The drug ?-methyl-p-tyrosine (AMPT) serves as a dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine antagonist by
A. preventing the storage of the neurochemicals in vesicles.
B. blocking the release of the neurochemicals.
C. interfering with the synthesis of the neurochemicals.
D. blocking the receptors for the neurochemicals.
Answer: C
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a. body dissatisfaction. b. a low stress level, amounting to boredom. c. a perception of pressure to be thin from peers, family or society. d. symptoms of depression.
In Mary Jane's high school, there is one large group of kids who are called the "stoners.". The stoners are a large group of males and females who are a little different from other groups of kids in the class (e.g., the "goths") in that they hold a very casual attitude concerning drug use. The stoners are best classified as a
a. chumship. b. clique. c. crowd. d. dyad.
Which of the following is the best way to think of fixation?
A. It occurs when we use defense mechanisms to deal with unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses. B. In development it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis. C. In development, the rewards in the environment take control of our behaviors. D. All of the above
In Kohlberg’s scheme, where does fulfilling duties and upholding local, state, and federal laws fall?
a. Stage 1 b. Stage 2 c. Stage 3 d. Stage 4