According to the Neuroscience Paradigm,mental Disorders Are Likely the Result

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to the neuroscience paradigm,mental disorders are likely the result of

• A)an abundance of receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.
• B)excesses of different neurotransmitters,such as dopamine.
• C)deficiencies in different neurotransmitters,such as serotonin.
• D)All of the above are possibilities.

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Definitions:

Aversion

A strong feeling of dislike or disinclination towards something, often used in psychology to refer to a conditioned response to certain stimuli.

Rapid Conditioning

A process by which an organism quickly learns to associate a specific behavior with a particular outcome.

CS (Conditioned Stimulus)

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Extinction

In psychology, extinction refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement or stimulus is no longer presented.