Which mechanism of action is believed to be the one performed by antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol?
A) They facilitate the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid.
B) They increase the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
C) They block dopamine receptors in certain areas of the brain.
D) They inhibit enzymes that break down norepinephrine.
C) They block dopamine receptors in certain areas of the brain.
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A. doubled B. tripled C. quadrupled D. remained the same
Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?
a. William (a boy) and Beth (a girl) b. Mary (who is temperamentally emotional) and Lisa (who is not temperamentally emotional) c. Ruth (a girl) and Greta (a girl) d. Sam (who is temperamentally emotional) and Trevor (who is also temperamentally emotional)
Maslow held that self-actualized individuals were more likely to _______ compared with non-self-actualized individuals.
a. be problem-centered rather than self-centered b. have a capacity for peak experiences c. both of the above d. neither of the above
If you knew the intelligence test score of a college student, you could best predict which of the following?
a. school grades b. leadership skills c. participation in the arts d. originality of scientific contributions