The Advent of Computer Technology in the 1950s and 1960s

question 82

Multiple Choice

The advent of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s spurred growth in the field of ___.More recently,advances in imaging have sparked the field of ___.

• A) cognitive psychology; neuroscience
• B) neuroscience; cognitive psychology
• C) experimental psychology; neuroscience
• D) developmental psychology; neuroscience

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

MAOIs

Short for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, a class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine.

Restricted Diet

A diet that limits or eliminates certain foods or nutrients, often for medical or health reasons.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high, leading to health risks.