A compound that occupies a receptor, but does not activate the neuron is known as a(n) __________
a. agonist
b. antagonist
c. enzyme
d. neurotransmitter
b
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The conditioned response is not as strong as the unconditioned response. What does that mean in the context of Pavlov's experiment?
A. The CR elicits a smaller amount of food. B. The CS elicits a smaller amount of saliva. C. The UCR elicits a smaller amount of saliva. D. The UCS elicits a smaller amount of saliva.
According to the United States Weight and Power Lifting Federations, maximum lifting
A. is dependent on biological maturity B. is not recommended before age 17 C. is not recommended for children of any age D. should not be performed by girls of any age
Which of the following describes the health benefits of same-sex marriage?
A) There are improvements in mental health and increased health coverage and medically related tax benefits. B) There are no health benefits to same-sex marriage for gay male couples, only for lesbian couples. C) There are health benefits for gay male couples, but not for lesbian couples. D) The legality of same-sex marriage has reduced hate crime.
Results from Milgram's study, in which participants were led to believe that they were being asked to shock another person at lethal levels, suggest that people
a. are generally rather sadistic. b. have strong aggressive impulses, as Freud suggested. c. will obey authority, even when perhaps they shouldn't. d. are willing to do just about anything for a buck.