?Which of the following is the scientific term that refers to mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or depression, and to behavior patterns that make people unhappy and impair their personal growth as well as to the study of these disorders? '

Danielle is losing her primary teeth and her permanent teeth are growing in. Her permanent teeth look too large for her face. What is happening?

a. This is normal, and her teeth will grow even larger as she ages. b. Her teeth grow in at full size, after which her facial bones will "catch up". c. Because of their size, the new teeth will cause a painful widening and lengthening of the facial bones. d. Because her teeth are so large, she will have to have braces at an early age.

You have been hired by an organization that advocates for the elderly. They want you to outline steps that might be taken to lessen the problem of ageism. What would you suggest?

What will be an ideal response?

In the context of the neurotransmitters of the brain, which of the following statements is most likely true of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?

A. It is necessary to regulate and control neural activity. B. It facilitates growth and change in neurons. C. It is the brain's major excitatory neurotransmitter. D. It controls emotional states, especially anxiety and depression.

In Freudian theory, defense mechanisms are strategies people use in order to

a) protect the libido. b) insure that the id rules the ego. c) make unconscious material conscious. d) protect against unacceptable impulses.