Failure to suppress production of the hormone cortisol in response to the dexamethasone suppression test has implicated a dysfunction of which system in the etiology of depression?
a. genetics
b. MAO inhibition
c. neurotransmitter system
d. hypothalamusâ€"pituitaryâ€"adrenal axis
Answer: d.
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A. a 47,XYY genotype B. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency C. androgen insensitivity syndrome D. congenital adrenal hyperplasia
An evolutionary perspective on groups assumes that
a. humans acquire their social tendencies through learning and experience. b. seeking membership in groups by humans developed through evolution. c. the fittest animal is the one that is most aggressive. d. helping other people is rarely adaptive.
"Involved" grandparents typically do all of the following EXCEPT __________
a) actively engage in grandparenting and influence their grandchildren's lives b) act as supporters and buddies to their grandchildren c) hold clear expectations about the way their grandchildren should behave d) take care of their grandchildren several days a week while the parents are at work
A person's level of emotional reactivity is known as _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word