The traditional neurotransmitter theory of schizophrenia which has come under scrutiny is based upon which neurotransmitter?
a. Serotonin
b. Noradrenaline
c. Dopamine
d. GABA
c
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The brain’s reward system relies on the release of the neurotransmitter ______ in structures such as the nucleus accumbens.
a. acetylcholine b. dopamine c. serotonin d. glutamate
"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general "rule of thumb" for solving a common academic problem called?
a) an insight b) a script c) a heuristic d) a hierarchy
A group of 2-year-olds watches through a window while a live adult hides an object in an adjoining room. Another group watches the same event on a video screen. Which of the following is likely to occur?
A) Children in the direct viewing condition will retrieve the toy easily, while those in the video condition will have difficulty. B) Children in the video condition will retrieve the toy easily, while those in the direct viewing condition will have difficulty. C) Both groups of children will have difficulty retrieving the toy. D) Children in both groups will be able to retrieve the toy easily.
"You know," Doug said to his wife Sue, "I really don't like the boys our son hangs out with. They dress in all black, wear chains, wear black make-up, and dye their hair. I know that the whole Goth thing is very popular these days, but do you think our
son might start going down bad roads?" What would be Sue's best answer? a. Our son is just testing the water of a new clique. Peer pressure is not as prevalent as you might think. Besides, I'm sure these boys don't do anything we wouldn't approve of. b. This is something we should talk to our son about, because peer pressure can really lead to bad decisions. c. The research suggests that despite common belief, cliques such as this actually promote better decision-making and that peer-pressure is a positive phenomenon, not a negative one! d. You deal with this. Fathers should guide their sons, and mothers should guide their daughters.