Which of the Following Have Been Proposed as Likely Contributors

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have been proposed as likely contributors to the reductions in hippocampal volume observed in people with schizophrenia?

• A)stress reactivity and a disrupted amygdala
• B)anxiety and brain damage
• C)anxiety and limbic over-arousal
• D)stress reactivity and a disrupted HPA axis

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Definitions:

Work Stress

The tension or strain experienced by individuals due to demands or pressures from their job.

Increased Blood Pressure

A condition where the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system is higher than what is considered normal, often leading to health risks.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at their job, which can be an indicator of poor job satisfaction or personal issues.