Which of the Following Is True of the Brain Areas

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the brain areas of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers?

• A) The amygdala appears to be less responsive to emotional stimuli.
• B) The medial prefrontal cortex tends to be unregulated.
• C) The hippocampus may shrink due to overexposure to neurotransmitters and hormones.
• D) The medial prefrontal cortex is more active in the case of severe symptoms of PTSD.

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Definitions:

Population Mean

The population mean is the average value of all data points in a full set of values, representing the central tendency of the population.

Precision Control

The ability to maintain a very high level of accuracy and consistency in a process or measurement.

Confidence Interval

A scale of values, originating from sample statistical analysis, projected to house the value of an undetermined population parameter.

Standard Deviation

A quantification of the degree to which a set of values is spread out or dispersed, indicating the extent of deviation from the average value.