How do benzodiazepines reduce anxiety?

a) reduce serotonin levels
b) increase acetylcholine levels
c) alter the chemical structure of dopamine
d) increase the tightness of binding of GABA


D

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A. how much they want to succeed. B. how they define success. C. the length of time it takes them to succeed. D. how long they persist in the face of setbacks.

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The activation-synthesis theory proposes that ________

a. the cortex tries to make sense of random neural activity by creating dream narratives. b. the cortex is inactive during dreaming, so dreaming is completely controlled by the brainstem. c. the activity in the pons constructs or synthesizes dream narratives. d. dreams are active attempts to synthesize solutions to problems.

Psychology

There are two basic philosophies regarding how to apply constitutional principles:

A. the interpretationists and activists. B. the activists and federalists. C. the federalists and strict constructionists. D. the strict constructionists and the interpretationists.

Psychology

Which of the following statements about paternal depression is true?

A) Paternal depression is linked to frequent father–child conflict as children grow older. B) It rarely has a lasting impact on the infant, unless it persists for more than a year. C) Most fathers with depression require long-term treatment for a full recovery. D) Early treatment is quite effective for maternal, but not paternal, depression.

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