Describe ergotism and the cause for widespread epidemics of the disorder throughout history. Evaluate the evidence for the role of ergotism in the Salem witch trials
Why are the other hallucinogenic sources commonly associated witchcraft at the time not suspected?
What will be an ideal response?
The appearance of this fungus influenced the dancing mushrooms in Walt Disney's film Fantasia.
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The skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are the precursors of conventional reading and writing include all of the following except
a. understanding some of the conventions of print. b. the ability to recognize and name letters. c. the ability to recognize basic words, such as one's name. d. emergent literacy.
Which of the following statements reflects "circumstantial evidence" for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?
A. Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) act as dopamine agonists, increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain. B. Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) can produce symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease (a disorder due to insufficient dopamine). C. The drug L-dopa, a dopamine agonist, is used to treat schizophrenic symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. D. Amphetamines, which activate dopamine, can lessen psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia.
You were driving your car home when you hit a patch of slippery road. Your car spun around in a circle, but ended up still on the road and heading the right direction. It happened so fast that you didn't think you even had time to be scared. However, when you tried to put your foot on the gas pedal, you noticed that your foot was shaking so much that you couldn't accelerate. Then you realized how frightened you were. This experience offers support for the _________ theory.
A. Cannon-Bard B. James-Lange C. Schachter-Singer D. general adaptation
The _______ nervous system influences physiological effects associated with emotions
a. apathetic b. primal c. empathic d. sympathetic