up to midterm

Question 1

What is cAMP

Answer 1

When a sensory neuron activates a modulatory interneuron

second messengar system of intracellular molecules that lead to enhanced neurotransmitter release

Question 2

When a postsynaptic neuron is persistently depolarized after a high frequency burst of presynaptic neural firing

Occurs prominently in the hippocampus

Answer 2

Long term potentiation (LTP)

physiological substrate of memory- established quickly and lasts for a long time.

Question 3

The induction of LTP is known to be mediated postsynaptically and to involve activation of the______

Answer 3

NMDA receptor

Question 4

Models of mental health

Answer 4

1. MH can be conceptualized as “above normal” and a mental state that is objectively desired
2. MH can be conceptualized as maturity
3. MH can be conceptualized in terms of positive psychology-epitomized by the presence of multiple human strengths.
4. MH can be conceptualized as emotional intelligence
5. MH can be conceptualized as subjective wellbeing- a mental state that is subjectively experienced as happy, content and desired
6. MH can be conceptualized as resilience- the capacity for successful adaptation.