The somatic system and the autonomic system are components of the
a) limbic system.
b) cerebral cortex.
c) central nervous system.
d) peripheral nervous system.
Question 2Which of the following correctly matches a neurotransmitter with the disorder it influences?
a) GABA - schizophrenia
b) dopamine - schizophrenia
c) acetylcholine - panic disorder
d) serotonin - generalized anxiety disorder
Question 3The fundamental unit of the entire nervous system is the:
a) axon
b) dendrite
c) synapse
d) neuron
Question 4Successful treatment of bulimia nervosa often results in
a) modest weight gain
b) reduced psychological problems
c) improved family and social relations
d) academic gains
Question 5What is the gap between two nerve cells?
a) axon
b) dendrite
c) synapse
d) neurotransmitter
Question 6An explosion at an industrial plant caused a piece of metal to be shot through the skull of one of the workers who was immediately taken to the emergency room. He was in great pain, but awake and able to speak to the emergency room staff.
Despite the severe nature of the injury, it is not life threatening. In fact, the injury is remarkably similar to injuries suffered by Phineas Gage. Based on this case, what would you tell the man's family about the outcome they might expect?
a) He will have difficulty with his sense of vision.
b) He will have problems with short-term memory.
c) He will exhibit a heightened degree of emotional instability.
d) He will develop symptoms similar to those found in schizophrenia.
Question 7Roughly what percentage of people in the United States has experienced at least one panic attack?
a) 5
b) 15
c) 25
d) 50
Question 8Chemicals that serve as messengers between neurons are called
a) dendrites.
b) synapses.
c) hormones.
d) neurotransmitters.
Question 9A concern about the DSM-5's classification system for personality disorders isthat
a) about half of the people who meet criteria for one personality disorder also meet criteria for another personality disorder.
b) some of the disorders are rare in community settings, and even in most clinical settings.
c) many people who seem to have a serious personality problem don't fit any of the personality disorder diagnoses.
d) all of the above.