Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug.
b. Alcohol reduces inhibitions and produces feelings of relaxation and euphoria.
c. Alcohol is an aphrodisiac and improves sexual performance.
d. Alcohol abuse increases with the level of stress in people's lives with people who drink to relieve bad
feelings at a greater risk of becoming alcoholics.
ANSWER: c
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a. ?excitatory b. ?stimulating c. ?inhibitory d. ?stabilizing
The process in which enzymes within neurons convert precursors into neurotransmitter molecules is called
A. homeostasis. B. uptake. C. depolarization. D. synthesis.
Bui wants to condition his lab rat to fear drinking orange-flavored water. He pairs a mild shock with the drinking of flavored water. He wants the rat to associate the unconditioned stimulus, the shock, with drinking the water. How could he be most successful?
a) Raise the shock to as strong as he can. b) Choose a different neutral/conditioned stimulus. c) Use a mouse instead of a rat. d) Color the water a disgusting color, too.
Evolutionary theory predicts women are less interested in sex, have fewer partners, and are more interested in non-sexual aspects of relationships for what reason?
a) the demands of pregnancy and child-rearing b) they don't enjoy sex as much as men c) they have been socialized to be as interested in sex d) being too interested in sex violates cultural norms for females