False Beliefs About Reality with No Factual Basis Are Known

question 77

Multiple Choice

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

• A)delusions
• B)obsessions
• C)hallucinations
• D)compulsions

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Definitions:

Synaptic Gap

The small space between two neurons, across which neurotransmitters move to transmit impulses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in many processes in the body including mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, memory, and learning.

Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)

An enzyme that breaks down monoamine neurotransmitters, affecting mood and behavior.