Individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) display a characteristic set of symptoms including all of the following EXCEPT
a. numbing of emotional responsiveness
b. sudden "flashbacks" in which the traumatic event is relived.
c. decreased startle response and chronically decreased autonomic arousal
d. memories and nightmares of the event.
c
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The brain produces opiate-like neural regulators that help relieve stress and pain, which are called
a. acetylcholine inhibitors. b. somatic ions. c. enkephalins. d. neurilemmas.
When it is frequent, immediate, and detailed, which of the following is more likely to be effective?
a. conditioned stimuli b. feedback c. punishers d. operants
Explain the purpose of inferential statistics and how samples and populations are utilized to fulfill this purpose; and explain how a sample is chosen, and why it is chosen in this manner
What will be an ideal response?
The primary causal factor in sexual orientation is a. genetic, as determined by the fact that 50 percent of identical twins show concordance for homosexuality. b. due to brain structure differences, as demonstrated by Simon LeVay's work on INAH 3
c. due to prenatal androgens, as demonstrated by CAH syndrome in females. d. not clearly understood and may include some or all of the above depending on gender.