Despite its dangers, a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces in him. This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to __________.
A. inhibit enzymes that break down neurotransmitters
B. increase the release of neurotransmitters
C. block the receptor sites for neurotransmitters
D. prevent neurotransmitters from being reabsorbed into the synaptic vesicles
Answer: D
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a) panic disorder b) bipolar disorder c) catatonic schizophrenia d) antisocial personality disorder
Which of these is more common than average among the sons of alcoholic fathers?
a. They feel greater than average intoxication after drinking a certain amount. b. They feel less than average intoxication after drinking a certain amount. c. They can more easily than average taste the presence of dilute alcohol. d. They can less easily than average taste the presence of dilute alcohol.
Compared to persuasion via the peripheral route, persuasion via the central route ____
a. is associated with a greater sleeper effect b. is associated with a greater discontinuity effect c. produces stronger and more durable attitude change d. produces weaker and more vulnerable attitude change
A high concordance rate between identical twins for schizophrenia would suggest that the disorder
a. has a genetic basis. b. is a life choice. c. results from childhood experiences. d. cannot be accurately studied.