The active ingredient in marijuana is
A) PCB.
B) THC.
C) LSD.
D) PCP.
Answer: B
Rationale: The bud of the marijuana plant contains a high concentration of a compound called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC binds to cannabinoid receptors, which are distributed across various regions of the brain.
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a. Probably, but the research has been limited. b. No, the results have consistently shown no effect. c. Yes, the results have consistently shown a significant benefit. d. Yes, but only for smokers who are also undergoing psychoanalysis.
A guest at a party says that the psychodynamic and behavioral approaches to psychology are quite similar. You disagree and say the behavioral approach stresses ____ while the psychodynamic model emphasizes ____.?
a. ?covert behavior; mental processes b. ?overt behavior; unconscious conflicts c. ?learning; introspection d. ?conscious experience; personality
Professor Bogdan tells his class that it is hypothesized that people use addictive substances for all of the following reasons except _____.
A. to cope with stress B. to avoid withdrawal symptoms C. to feel pleasurable effects D. to feel a rush from the serotonin boost
The main disadvantage of the case study method of research is that
a. it is not very rich in details. b. it is tough to use in mental health settings. c. it is difficult to generalize the results. d. it is limited to one person per study.