Excess release of which neurochemical is toxic to neurons?
A. glutamate
B. GABA
C. dopamine
D. serotonin
Answer: A
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a. gambler's fallacy b. overconfidence effect c. conjunction fallacy d. framing effect
Studies cited in the text show that police choose not to make an arrest in a large number of cases where an arrest would be legally justified.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jeffrey's therapist is conducting an initial interview with him. The therapist spends a lot of time asking questions about Jeffrey's parents and his early life experiences. Since he seems to view Jeffrey's parents as the "root cause" of his problems, this therapist is most likely oriented toward ____________.
A) psychoanalysis B) humanism C) behaviorism D) behavioral genetics
"Comorbidity" refers to:
a. Having two different psychological disorders simultaneously. b. The likelihood that an individual will continue to have the same disorder over time. c. The long-term prognosis for an individual who has a particular disorder. d. The likelihood that individuals with the disorder will commit suicide. e. The likelihood of being diagnosed with a particular disorder.