Drugs such as morphine and heroin that depress nervous system activity that result in reduced anxiety and lower sensitivity to pain are known technically as ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


opiates
narcotics

Psychology

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How does cocaine induce a sense of exhilaration?

A) By decreasing the activity of the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain B) By producing a long but mild sense of euphoria C) By increasing the higher social regulatory functions of the cerebral cortex D) By increasing the availability of dopamine and serotonin in synapses

Psychology

The tension-release method, deep breathing, or imagining a very safe, pleasant, and relaxing scene are all techniques used to

a. voluntarily relax. b. gain stimulus control. c. stop unwanted and disturbing thoughts. d. increase a desirable behavior using covert sensitization.

Psychology

The "privilege" referred to in the term privileged communication belongs to

A. the test user. B. the testtaker. C. the test developer. D. the test publisher.

Psychology

What would a patient have if they presented with an inability to comprehend and repeat speech, with a preserved ability to identify non-verbal sounds as well as intact reading, writing and speaking ability?

a) amnesia b) verbal visual agnosia c) transcortical motor aphasia d) dementia

Psychology