Biological Explanations of Disordered Mood Have Focused on the Effects

question 28

Multiple Choice

Biological explanations of disordered mood have focused on the effects of several different brain chemicals, and medications used to treat these disorders are designed to work on these various neurotransmitter systems. Which of the following is not one of the chemicals that has been implicated in mood disorders?

• A) melatonin
• B) dopamine
• C) norepinephrine
• D) serotonin

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of a product or service being sought after matches the amount being offered, resulting in a stable market.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied is exactly equal to the quantity demanded at a particular price.

Shift Demand

A change in the quantity demanded at every price level, resulting in the demand curve moving left or right.

Complement

A good or service that is used together with another, where an increase in demand for one leads to an increase in demand for the other.