Research has shown that people with narcolepsy have abnormally few brain cells that produce the hormone _____

A) adrenocorticosteroid
B) orexin
C) melatonin
D) dopamine


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. operant reinforcers b. negative reinforcers c. punishers d. positive reinforcers

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Why is diagnosing Parkinson's disease difficult?

A. Because the test for Parkinson's disease is also the same test for vascular dementia. B. Because like Alzheimer's, there is no test that confirms the presence of the disease. C. Because there is no predictable set of symptoms for Parkinson's disease. D. Because Parkinson's disease mimics other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

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On a dark and stormy night, a driver, unable to read an obstructed traffic sign, runs off of the road and crashes into a utility pole. Two scientists are called as experts in their field to testify in her defense. Scientist 1 testifies as to the limits of a person's ability to perceive information due to the structure of the visual system. Scientist 2 focuses on the circumstances surrounding the accident, specifically the driver's state of mind and the limited visibility of the sign. Both scientists are using research in defense of the driver. Scientist 1, ______________, and Scientist 2, ____________ .

A. Observable; tested B. applied; basic C. proven; circumstantial D. basic; applied

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