Sandy asked Professor Alperson how decreased volumes in cortical structures and enlarged ventricles predispose a person to schizophrenia. Having read the recent research, Professor Alperson says, ____
a. "They reduce dopamine activity in the brain by blocking dopamine receptor sites in post-synaptic neurons."
b. "They increase the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain and increase the severity of the symptoms."
c. "They may create subconnections between different brain regions, thereby overloading neural circuitry."
d. "They may result in weak or aberrant connections between the different brain regions, leading to reductions in the integrative function of the brain."
D
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a. In general, gender differences are larger than most people suspect. b. If gender differences are found, they are very likely to appear in all situations. c. Gender similarities are generally more likely than gender differences. d. Gender differences appear to be larger in the studies conducted since 2000 than in the earlier studies.
Baron-Cohen suggests that the male focus on achievement stems from the brain's tendency to _____ (analyze or explore) how things work
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Anita wanted to become a radio announcer and she signed up to take the Occupational Aptitude Test (OAT) in communication skills. Anita earned one of the top scores on the test, however, she has not become a very good announcer. This suggests that the OAT:
a. is not a valid test of occupational aptitude b. is not a reliable test of occupational aptitude c. has been poorly standardized d. is valid, but is not reliable
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A) methadone. B) methedrine. C) horse. D) all of the above