In __________, a researcher exposes slices of brain tissue to a solution containing a radioactive ligand for a particular receptor.

A. autoradiography
B. functional imaging
C. anterograde labeling
D. immunocytochemistry


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. it is overly simple. b. it relies too much on commonsense observations. c. it emphasizes past behavior and excludes goals and aspirations. d. it eliminates the complicated nature of the unconscious.

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Synesthesia is the result of ______.

A. decreased communication among brain areas B. insufficient binding of sensory information C. over-binding of sensory information D. too much inhibition of neural pathways

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A consulting firm is hired to come up with creative solutions to an increasing trend of group polarization in government legislatures. They suggest choosing group members on the basis of personality. Specifically, research has shown that group polarization is most reduced or prevented by

A. leaders, who can achieve consensus and get decisions made quickly. B. intellectuals, who are very careful to fully explore different possibilities fairly. C. people-pleasers, who are most concerned with group unity. D. rebels, who don't care how other people perceive them.

Psychology

Harry and Sally want their cat to jump through a hoop 3 feet off the ground. Because the cat would never spontaneously jump through the hoop on its own, what operant conditioning procedure will Harry and Sally need to use?

Briefly explain how they might proceed. What will be an ideal response?

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