Exciting a particular bipolar cell in the retina produces a green sensation. According to the opponent-process theory, what sensation comes from inhibiting that cell?
a. Yellow
b. Red
c. Blue
d. Black
b
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A monkey is shot with a blow dart by a South American Indian. The blow dart is covered with curare. The monkey's muscles are paralyzed. What does curare do to the nervous system of the monkey (and to humans)?
A. prevents reuptake from occurring B. blocks receptors, thereby preventing acetylcholine from affecting the neuron C. mimics the effects of norepinephrine because of its similar chemical makeup D. increases the amount of dopamine released into the synapse
Regarding sleepwalkers, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
a. Sleepwalking occurs most often in association with narcolepsy. b. Sleepwalking is the outward expression of dream content. c. Sleepwalking occurs during NREM stages 3 and 4 sleep. d. All of these statements are true.
Based on research with adopted children and twins, which of the following is a justifiable statement about the contribution of heredity to personality?
A. There are "personality genes" that determine certain personality traits. B. Identical twins that have been raised together have similar personality traits because of genetic factors. C. Birth order is one of the most important influences on personality. D. People inherit predispositions for certain personality factors.
The realistic conflict theory focuses on conflict _________
a) within an in-group b) between two groups c) within an out-group d) between two members of an in-group