Lesson 2.3 Quiz 1: Foundations of Anhedonia and the Brain

This quiz checks the basics. Definitions, symptom types, diagnosis, the main circuit you will see again in Session 2, and the difference between laziness and an actual reward system that is struggling. Use it as a quick check to help students feel more clear about concepts, but not more stressed.

Part II: Fill in The Blank (20 Questions)

  1. The word Anhedonia comes from the Greek prefix "an-" meaning "without" and "hedonia" meaning ___________.
  2. Anhedonia is a primary symptom of ___________ ___________ disorder.
  3. The three types of anhedonia are Reward Liking, Reward Wanting, and Reward ___________.
  4. Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected is considered a(n) ___________ symptom of anhedonia.
  5. Extreme difficulty starting activities is considered a(n) ___________ symptom of anhedonia.
  6. Anhedonia is NOT the same as boredom, burnout, or ___________.
  7. The ___________ ___________ task is used by researchers to measure how much work someone will do for a reward.
  8. Resilience is described not as a fixed trait, but as a ___________ process.
  9. The most powerful intervention mentioned for restoring the reward system is ___________.
  10. Exercise increases a substance called ___________, which helps stimulate neurogenesis.
  11. Environmental enrichment includes novel experiences, physical activity, and ___________ connection.
  12. Neurons communicate through gaps called ___________.
  13.  ___________ is the chemical messenger that signals "this matters" and drives motivation.
  14. The brain circuit for reward connects the Orbitofrontal Cortex to the ___________ ___________.
  15. In this circuit, the ___________ decides the value of an activity.
  16. In this circuit, the ___________ acts as the "engine" that generates motivation.
  17. Chronic ___________ attacks the connection between the OFC and VS.
  18. Under a microscope, a stressed neuron shows fewer ___________ or branches compared to a healthy one.
  19. The "moment you give up working for a reward" is measured in research as the ___________.
  20. The ability of the brain to change and rebuild its connections is known as ___________ (or structural plasticity).


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