The part of the neuron that transmits messages to other neurons is called the ______
a. nucleus c. dendrite
b. axon d. soma
B
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Dr. Abdullah's new patient is diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Rather than doing in-depth psychotherapy, the doctor prescribes an antidepressant and provides emotional support. Why would Dr. Abdullah respond this way?
a. The doctor probably sees the condition as iatrogenic. b. The doctor probably agrees with the psychodynamic perspective. c. The doctor probably knows that dissociative fugue is a hopeless condition that is untreatable. d. The doctor probably knows that dissociative fugue goes away spontaneously and that depression is the only significant treatable symptom.
A study of childhood depression examines six-year-olds for symptoms of depression, then reassesses these individuals when they are eight and 12 years old. What kind of research is this?
a. historical b. longitudinal c. epidemiological d. case study
When most people look at the black-and-white Hermann grid illusion,
a. they see other colors where there are none. b. the inhibiting process causes them to see gray dots. c. the boxes blur together and it is difficult to determine boundaries. d. the black boxes are seen as white, and the white lines are seen as black. e. they see two alternating patterns appear and disappear.
As a result of the process of crossing over, ______________
a. the risk of sickle-cell anemia decreases b. boys are more likely to be born with a learning disability c. the genetic material that originated from the mother and father is rearranged d. women are at increased risk for infertility