EXAM 1 BRAIN STORY MODS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

EXAM 1 BRAIN STORY MODS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

EXAM 1 BRAIN STORY MODS EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL

EXAM 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A

Trauma is at the core of many process and substance addictions, and many people

with addictions show particular patterns of trauma reactions. Which of the

following best describes trauma splitting?

a. dissociating from painful experiences and not integrating them into the self or

daily life

b. numbing or blocking out residual feelings from the trauma

c. dysfunctional attachment to people who are sorces of danger, shame, or

exploitation

d. repeating beaviors or seeking experiences that recreate the trauma experience -

ANSWER- a. dissociating from painful experiences and not integrating them into

the self or daily life

Which of the following is NOT a parental capacity that is mediated by the

executive system?

a. self-control

b. distress tolerance

c. consequence appraisal

d. none of the above - ANSWER- d. none of the above

What systems are activated when a parent views images of their own baby? -

ANSWER- Reward system and Emotional appraisal system

Imaging studies have shown grey matter increases in mothers brains from 2-4

weeks to 3-4 months postpartum. What best predicts this increase?

The mother (positive/negative) perception of her baby - ANSWER- positive

What predicts how much oxytocin a mother releases in response to her own baby?

The babys attachment style or the mothers attachment style? - ANSWER- the

mothers attachment style

Dr. Mayes describes the attachment system as performing what key function for a

child?

a. personality development

b. regulating reward

c. regulating stress

d. executive functions - ANSWER- regulating stress

Substance misuse mothers typically withdraw from their babys distress and show

more negative affect and heightened physical provocation in interactions. What is

this most likely due to? - ANSWER- A heightened stress response

What 2 hormones are involved in iniating our response to stress? - ANSWERCortisol and adrenalin

Which is a function of cortisols activity during stress?

a. increases blood pressure

b. increases heart rate

c. sends energy to muscles

d. shuts down cortisol release - ANSWER- d. shuts down cortisol release

Which correctly identify the brain structures involved in mediating our responses

to stress?