Question 1

List the six diagnostic symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Question 2

The symptoms of Parkinson disease become apparent when approximately _____ of cells die in the _____ dopamine pathway.
A)25% to 30%; nigrostriatal
B)35% to 50%; mesolimbic
C)60% to 80%; nigrostriatal
D)90% to 100%; mesolimbic

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Parkinson's disease symptoms typically become apparent when 60% to 80% of the dopamine-producing cells in the nigrostriatal pathway have died.

Question 3

What neurotransmitters appear to be involved in depression?

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Question 4

Cognitive enhancement enlists pharmacological, physiological, or surgical manipulation to:
A)increase physical stature.
B)improve brain function.
C)increase happiness.
D)gain new personality traits.

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Cognitive enhancement specifically aims to improve brain function through various means such as drugs, brain stimulation, or other interventions.

Question 5

_____ is a disorder in which the patient is unable to stop the tongue, hands, or other body parts from moving.
A)Parkinson disease
B)Ataxia
C)Tardive dyskinesia
D)Schizophrenia

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Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often affecting the tongue, hands, or other body parts.

Question 6

Acquired savant syndrome involves, by definition:
A)gaining a new skill after an injury.
B)changes in speech patterns after an injury.
C)regeneration of brain tissue after an injury.
D)personality changes after an injury.

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Acquired savant syndrome refers to the emergence of extraordinary abilities or skills following a brain injury or disease, which were not present before the injury.

Question 7

How is the brain of a person who has schizophrenia different from the brain of a person who does not have schizophrenia?

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Question 8

Patients who take neuroleptics for long periods may develop:
A)Parkinson disease.
B)tardive dyskinesia.
C)ataxia.
D)All of the answers are correct.

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Tardive dyskinesia is a potential side effect of long-term use of neuroleptics (antipsychotic medications), characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements.

Question 9

Umberto was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What are possible causes of his disorder, and what symptoms is he likely to experience? What regions of Umberto's brain are probably affected?

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Question 10

Rats with specific lesions to the nigrostriatal dopamine system are used for a model of:
A)Huntington disease.
B)Parkinson disease.
C)Tay-Sachs disease.
D)multiple sclerosis.

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Rats with specific lesions to the nigrostriatal dopamine system are used for a model of Parkinson disease.

Question 11

Jean recently suffered a traumatic brain injury, and her family is considering various treatment models. List and describe four major types of behavioral therapies that may help Jean recover.

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Question 12

Which bodily system is deemed the most complex?
A)the musculoskeletal system
B)the circulatory system
C)the nervous system
D)the digestive system

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The nervous system is considered the most complex due to its intricate network of neurons and its role in controlling and coordinating all bodily functions, including thought, sensation, and movement.

Question 13

How do neurotransmitter systems in a schizophrenic brain compare to those in a healthy brain?

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Question 14

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in reducing the symptoms of all of the following EXCEPT:
A)depression.
B)schizophrenia.
C)Alzheimer disease.
D)anxiety disorders.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is primarily used for depression and has shown some promise for anxiety disorders and schizophrenia, but it is not typically used for Alzheimer's disease.

Question 15

Grace is a newborn baby who was recently diagnosed with phenylketonuria. What symptoms does she most likely experience? What are the possible causes of her condition?

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Question 16

Which of the following treatments has (have) been used to treat depression?
A)insulin therapy
B)electroconvulsive therapy
C)transcranial magnetic stimulation
D)All of the answers are correct.

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All the mentioned treatments have been used to treat depression at different times and under different circumstances.

Question 17

What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis? What role does it play in individuals diagnosed with depression?

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Question 18

When people ingest benzodiazepine:
A)their anxiety is reduced, with no other side effects.
B)multiple effects on behavior are observed.
C)their depression is reduced, with no other side effects.
D)they increase their risk for developing anxiety.

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Benzodiazepines can have multiple effects on behavior, including sedation, muscle relaxation, and potential dependency, not just anxiety reduction.

Question 19

People who display compensatory plasticity:
A)cannot learn new skills.
B)reduce their symptoms by ingesting one drug.
C)show only behavioral symptoms.
D)can change their behavior to adapt to neural change.

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Compensatory plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize itself, allowing individuals to change their behavior in response to neural changes or damage.

Question 20

What is NOT included in the textbook's list of obstacles to investigating behavioral disorders from a neurological perspective?
A)compensatory plasticity
B)neuronal plasticity
C)systemic complexity
D)computational complexity

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Quiz 16: What Happens When the Brain Misbehaves

List the six diagnostic symptoms of schizophrenia.

The symptoms of Parkinson disease become apparent when approximately _ of cells die in the _ dopamine pathway.

What neurotransmitters appear to be involved in depression?

Cognitive enhancement enlists pharmacological, physiological, or surgical manipulation to:

_____ is a disorder in which the patient is unable to stop the tongue, hands, or other body parts from moving.

Acquired savant syndrome involves, by definition:

How is the brain of a person who has schizophrenia different from the brain of a person who does not have schizophrenia?

Patients who take neuroleptics for long periods may develop:

Umberto was recently diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What are possible causes of his disorder, and what symptoms is he likely to experience? What regions of Umberto's brain are probably affected?

Rats with specific lesions to the nigrostriatal dopamine system are used for a model of:

Jean recently suffered a traumatic brain injury, and her family is considering various treatment models. List and describe four major types of behavioral therapies that may help Jean recover.

Which bodily system is deemed the most complex?

How do neurotransmitter systems in a schizophrenic brain compare to those in a healthy brain?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in reducing the symptoms of all of the following EXCEPT:

Grace is a newborn baby who was recently diagnosed with phenylketonuria. What symptoms does she most likely experience? What are the possible causes of her condition?

Which of the following treatments has (have) been used to treat depression?

What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis? What role does it play in individuals diagnosed with depression?

When people ingest benzodiazepine:

People who display compensatory plasticity:

What is NOT included in the textbook's list of obstacles to investigating behavioral disorders from a neurological perspective?