Some drugs are designed to relieve cognitive symptoms of dementia by boosting the action of ________, a neurotransmitter that is involved in memory and whose level is reduced in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Answer:


acetylcholine (ACh)

Psychology

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Which of the following conclusions is supported by research comparing "successful" to "unsuccessful" students?

a. Successful students and unsuccessful students attended class equally often. b. Successful students attended class less often than unsuccessful students. c. Successful students attended class more often than unsuccessful students. d. Successful students used an instructor's office hours more than unsuccessful students.

Psychology

The administration of a spank will be most effective when it is:

A. applied immediately after the unwanted behavior B. administered mildly and gradually increased C. included with signs of caring such as attention D. not used in conjunction with a time-out procedure

Psychology

In the DSM-V, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is now listed as an anxiety disorder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The "volley principle" was developed in order to explain how the auditory system detects ________ sounds

a. high-amplitude b. low-amplitude c. high-frequency d. low-frequency

Psychology