What Is a Synapse

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Multiple Choice

What is a synapse?

• A)the site where a "message" is transmitted from one nerve cell to another
• B)a chemical substance that is released by a transmitting neuron
• C)a fatty coating that speeds up the conduction of neural impulses
• D)the part of the neuron that keeps it alive

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Definitions:

Clark's Model

A psychological model proposed by David Clark, particularly known for explaining the maintenance of anxiety disorders through a cognitive framework.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting mood, attention, and response to stress.

Anxiety-Related Disorder

A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.

Cognitive Factors

Elements related to mental processes such as perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning that influence behavior and emotions.