Substance Use Disorder Is One Example of an Internalizing Disorder

question 62

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Substance use disorder is one example of an internalizing disorder.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure acting as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thinking, perception, and decision-making.

Amygdala

A pair of almond-shaped masses of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions, such as fear and pleasure.

Complex Emotional

Emotional states that involve a mixture of emotions or feelings that are more nuanced and less straightforward than basic emotions.