In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), people often feel hypervigilant, or unable to relax even when they're in a very safe situation. Which of the following neurotransmitters might be involved in this unusual state?

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


d

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Freud's replacement hypothesis suggests that the therapist is to __ as the group is to the ___.

a.  actor; audience   b.  boss; worker   c.  leader; follower   d.  ego; id   e.  parent; family

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Compare and contrast the prevalence and features of somatic symptom disorder and conversion disorder.

What will be an ideal response?

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A student reads a flyer on the campus bulletin board recruiting students for a long-term study. Participation includes completing tests that measure temperament, attitude, and adaptability, as well as being available for follow-up for the next 6 months. The researcher who is developing this study is most likely interested in what type of development?

A. personality
B. social
C. cognitive
D. physical

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From large to small what is the order of these three biological structures

a. chromosome, DNA, cell b. Cell, DNA, chromosome c. Cell, chromosome, DNA d. DNA, cell, chromosome

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