There Is Some Tentative Evidence That Estrogen May Shield Against

question 113

Multiple Choice

There is some tentative evidence that estrogen may shield against cognitive decline and even fend off:

• A) muscle spasms.
• B) Parkinson's disease.
• C) some forms of brain cancer.
• D) Alzheimer's disease.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapies

Psychological treatments that focus on understanding and resolving underlying unconscious conflicts, emotions, and motivations within individuals.

Distressing Thoughts

Unpleasant and upsetting ideas or mental images that persistently plague the mind.

Past Experiences

The collection of events and occurrences in one's life that shapes their behavior, preferences, and reactions.

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique where a person is taught to replace an undesirable response to a stimulus with a more desirable one.