List some commonly known names of synthetic cannabinoids and describe their effects.

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Known by such names as Spice, K2, and Blaze, synthetic cannabinoids mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), causing marijuana-like intoxication by binding with CB1 receptors. They are much more likely to cause serious side effects such as anxiety, hypertension, heart palpitations, seizures, and psychosis-like effects.

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a. has potential for use with non-English speakers. b. is not appropriate for use with ethnic minorities. c. does not have well documented validity. d. correlates poorly with many other ability and IQ tests.

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A good deal of research has examined whether men and women differ in terms of how they experience emotions. This research clearly suggests that the stereotype of ____ is incorrect

a. women as more emotional than men b. men as more conflict-avoidant than women c. boys as more fussy than girls d. men as relatively quick-to-fall-in-love

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When people are in a group situation in which they feel deindividuated, they are most likely to behave badly when ____

a. they are highly self-aware b. they are anonymous to one another c. they are focused outward, on what others are thinking about them d. they feel anonymous to outsiders who may be watching them

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Who would be most likely to express the most concern over body size and appearance and most likely to exhibit disturbed eating patterns?

a. Jim, a gay male c. Danielle, a lesbian female b. Dan, a straight male d. Eldon, a heterosexual male

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