Two views of substance-related disorders characterize contemporary thought: the moral weakness and the disease models of dependence. According to your textbook, which is the best way to understand substance-related disorders?

a. Moral weakness
b. Disease models of dependence
c. Together, they paint a comprehensive picture
d. Neither perspective does justice


d

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A) To test if the subject can multitask. B) To test if they can remember how to subtract. C) To interfere with the subject's ability to rehearse the trigram. D) To determine if numerical and phonetic memories are stored in different areas of the brain.

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The pineal gland releases the ____ hormone, which influences both circadian and circannual rhythms.

A. androgen B. melanopsin C. melatonin D. estrogen

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How is hypnosis effective in enhancing an athlete's performance?

A. By decreasing mental limitations B. By accelerating metabolic functions C. By making failure unimaginable D. By instilling a sense of invincibility

Psychology

Babies at high risk for stunted growth, poor health, and impaired functioning throughout life are dealing with the results of

A. sleep apnea. B. lower IQ level. C. malnutrition. D. anorexia.

Psychology