A well-known local herbalist sells the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as “the body’s natural tranquilizer,” stating that it helps to calm the central nervous system and prevent anxiety and stress-related messages from reaching the motor centers of the brain. This portrayal reflects GABA’s ____
a. inhibitory effect on brain activity
b. depolarizing properties
c. lack of hyperpolarization
d. excitatory effect on brain activity
ANSWER:
a
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Marta is 48 and recently divorced, but she has accepted the break-up of her marriage and the age-related declines she is experiencing and feels that she has a purpose in life. She has started a small internet business, is taking classes at the local community college, and spends time with her children, grandchildren, and friends. According to Ryff, Marta is experiencing
a. a mid-life crisis. b. well-being. c. role confusion. d. empty-nest syndrome.
Kayla thinks she has noticed a pattern of differences in her
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The inheritance and evolution perspective
a. is the only biological perspective on personality. b. could suggest that aspects of personality exist because they were adaptive millennia ago. c. emphasizes how a parent's social experiences will influence his or her child's personality. d. all of these answers are correct.