What happens to the brain of an opiate user following several weeks of regular use?

A. Endorphin receptors become more sensitive.
B. Endorphin receptors become less sensitive.
C. The brain will produce less of its own endorphins.
D. The brain will produce more of its own endorphins.


Answer: C

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A. Thymus gland B. Pineal gland C. Pineal gland D. Pituitary gland

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Through the secondary circular reaction, babies __________

A) repeat chance behaviors largely motivated by basic needs B) repeat behaviors with variation, deliberately exploring the environment C) suck, grasp, and look in much the same way, no matter what experiences they encounter D) repeat interesting events in the surrounding environment that are caused by their own actions

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The likely outcomes of groupthink include all of the following EXCEPT

a. the feeling of completion. b. the failure to consider the potential risks involved. c. incomplete or no research on the issue at hand. d. a failure to examine alternative courses of action. e. flawed decisions.

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