Author Question: Regarding panic disorder, which of the following statements is false? a. Panic attacks can last ... (Read 82 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Regarding panic disorder, which of the following statements is false?

a. Panic attacks can last more than an hour.
b. Panic disorder is characterized by intense physical symptoms.
c. Some people with this disorder mistake their symptoms for a heart attack. d. Agoraphobia sometimes develops in people with panic disorder.
e. Panic attacks initially begin because of their association with a specific situation.

Question 2

Explain the role of neuronal networks and long-term potentiation in the formation and maintenance of memories.

What will be an ideal response?

mrphibs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

Neuronal networks (neural networks) are constellations of neurons that are wired together. These networks are memories. The biochemical foundation for how these circuits create memories is unknown. Long-term potentiation involves long-lasting increases in the strength of synaptic connections caused by repeated stimulation of these connections. Current research suggests that long-term potentiation plays an important role in converting short-term memories into long-term memories. Repetition of newly learned information may help strengthen these connections. Elaboration on the meaning of new information also helps strengthen memories of newly acquired information.