In Going Down a Column in the Periodic Table, the Electronegativity

question 52

Multiple Choice

In going down a column in the periodic table, the electronegativity ________

• A)decreases because the valence electrons are further from the nucleus.
• B)increases because the nuclear charge increases.
• C)decreases because the atomic number increases.
• D)increases because the ionization potential increases.
• E)increases because the electron repulsion increases.

Acknowledge the role of negativity and pessimism in major depressive disorder and its effects on behavior and thought processes.

Identify and describe various types of mental disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.

Understand the symptoms and behavioral characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Recognize symptoms and implications of major depressive disorder.

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, believed to play a role in understanding others' actions, intentions, and emotions.

Fusiform Gyrus

A region of the human brain located in the temporal and occipital lobes, implicated in various functions including face and object recognition.

Smiling Face

A facial expression featuring an upward curving of the mouth, often signaling happiness or friendliness.

False Consensus

A general tendency to assume that other people share our own attitudes, opinions, and preferences.