Officers of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration recently broke up a ring of drug traffickers involved in dealing oxycodone, a prescription pain killer that mimics the action of ____ at the synapse

a. acetylcholine
b. endorphins
c. serotonin
d. dopamine


Ans: b. endorphins

Psychology

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a. unfolded due to an innate sequence, and therefore, were universal. b. applied to men, but not to women. c. were specific to those who live in the United States. d. were learned and varied based upon culture.

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When using fMRI to find increased activity in relation to a behavioral task, researchers should ______.

A. target only specific brain areas B. scan the entire brain to avoid missing interesting areas of activation C. let the participants rest for 5 minutes after injecting the radioactive isotope D. avoid repeating conditions, as that would require repeated radioactive exposures

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Many personality disorders seem to be extreme variations of ________

a. cultural norms c. a and b b. normal personality traits d. none of these

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Sesame Street has modified its format by

A) showing more leisurely episodes with a clear story line rather than presenting quick, disconnected bits of information. B) increasing the pace to maintain children's interest and undivided attention. C) focusing more on basic decoding and grammar skills rather than on letter and number recognition. D) focusing more on social/emotional issues, such as friendship and self-esteem, rather than academic skills.

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