A scan shows that a particular substance has spread throughout the body via the bloodstream but has not entered the brain. This finding demonstrates the existence of:
a. the blood-brain barrier.
b. the doctrine of specific nerve energies.
c. blood efficacy.
d. medicine effects.
Answer: A
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a. ?Gestalt psychology rejected the existence of consciousness. Behaviorism accepted the study of consciousness and claimed it can be analyzed into stimulus-response associations. b. ?Both Gestalt psychology and behaviorism accepted the study of consciousness. However, Gestalt psychology did not believe that consciousness could be analyzed into mental elements whereas behaviorism accepted the possibility of analyzing consciousness into part processes. c. ?Both Gestalt psychology and behaviorism rejected the study of consciousness in psychology. d. ?Gestalt psychology accepted the study of consciousness but criticized the attempt to analyze it into elements. Behaviorism refused to acknowledge the existence of consciousness. e. ?None of the choices are correct.
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A. 2 years B. 10 to 12 months C. 2 months D. 6 months E. 1 month
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. through the change in blood pressure B. because the stomach can detect high levels of sodium C. through detection of highly concentrated urine D. because of the rate of vasopressin release