Dillon Experiences Low Mood, Crying, and Sleep Disturbance

question 160

Multiple Choice

Dillon experiences low mood, crying, and sleep disturbance. He has a hard time getting excited about anything. He would probably benefit from a drug which increased activity in which neurotransmitter system?

• A) monoamine system
• B) glutamate system
• C) peptide system
• D) purine system

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Definitions:

Sharpest Thinking

The state of having the most acute, focused, or keen cognitive function, allowing for optimal problem-solving and decision-making.

Sequential Processing

The method of processing information in a linear, step-by-step manner, often contrasted with parallel processing.

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a concept used to explain how humans manage complex tasks.

Blindsight

A phenomenon where individuals with damage to the primary visual cortex can respond to visual stimuli without consciously experiencing sight.