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question 22

Multiple Choice

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Identify the historical and contemporary use of psychosurgery and its outcomes on patients.

Understand the role and effects of electroconvulsive therapy in treating severe mental health issues.

Familiarize with the benefits and mechanisms of action of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and other novel treatments.

Analyze the impact of different categories of psychiatric drugs (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers) on neurological processes and symptoms.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A process that strengthens synapses based on recent patterns of activity, playing a key role in learning and memory.

Neural Excitability

Refers to the ease with which neurons can fire and transmit an electrical impulse.

Cortical Activation

The process of stimulating areas of the cerebral cortex, leading to increased alertness, attention, and readiness for cognitive activities.

Motivated Forgetting

This is a psychological defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously choose to forget disturbing memories, information, or thoughts as a way to cope or manage stress.