Author Question: Alejandra, a resident of lower Manhattan, suffers from PTSD after witnessing the attack on the twin ... (Read 94 times)

james9437

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
Alejandra, a resident of lower Manhattan, suffers from PTSD after witnessing the attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. A certain acrid burning smell can trigger intense feelings of jitteriness and distress for her. This is an example of ____.
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. operant conditioning
  c. classical conditioning
  d. observational learning

Question 2

Jake, a veteran of the Iraq war, witnessed his friends being severely injured or killed on two tours of duty. He came home physically healthy but suffering from PTSD. Jake was not much of a drinker before he went to Iraq, but now, he frequently drinks alone at night. To what might this be related?
 
  a. excessive levels of naturally occurring benzodiazepine activity in the frontal cortex
  b. lower levels of naturally occurring benzodiazepine activity in the frontal cortex
  c. excessive levels of naturally occurring benzodiazepine activity in the hippocampus
  d. lower levels of naturally occurring benzodiazepine activity in the hippocampus



coreycathey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library