Which Neurotransmitter Is Central to Laurence Steinberg's Model of Adolescent

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which neurotransmitter is central to Laurence Steinberg's model of adolescent risk taking?

• A) Dopamine
• B) Serotonin
• C) Amygdala
• D) epinephrine

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and interventions that can prevent depression.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, without the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder.

Severe

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