David Has Found That the Somatogenic Hypothesis Has Worked Again

question 18

Multiple Choice

David has found that the somatogenic hypothesis has worked again and again in identifying a physical cause for a mental disorder. However, David found that the somatogenic hypothesis is not helpful in explaining which disorder?

• A) hysteria
• B) general paresis
• C) mania
• D) schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Muscle Action

The process by which muscles contract and relax, leading to movement of body parts.

Charged Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.