Stan, an aging Hollywood actor, uses Botox treatments to reduce wrinkling. These treatments work, because Botox
a. blocks nicotinic receptors on muscle fibers, reducing their rate of contraction
b. breaks down acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the synaptic gap, leading to stronger contraction of facial muscles.
c. reduces the release of acetylcholine (ACh) and which paralyzes facial muscles.
d. increases the release of acetylcholine (ACh) and the subsequent contraction of facial muscles.
c
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Which criticism, which has been leveled against the psychodynamic theories, has also been targeted at humanistic theories of personality development?
a. ?that these psychologists overemphasize the role of genetics and biology b. ?that these psychologists have not contributed anything of real value to the field c. ?that these psychologists have negative views of women d. ?that these psychologists are unscientific in their methods
According to Gordon Allport:
a. everyone has at least one cardinal trait that dominates his or her life b. cardinal traits are rare and are only displayed by a few individuals c. central traits are rare and are only displayed by a few individuals d. secondary traits are the most consistent personality characteristics that individuals display
Simon wants to find differences between men and women for his master's thesis research. What type of test/task should he use to most likely guarantee gender differences in performance?
a) mental rotation tasks b) math aptitude tests c) math ability tests d) verbal ability tests
Homer keeps a journal and writes honestly and deeply about his own intentions, feelings, and fears. He started meditating as a teenager and attended a retreat to learn more about his reactions to solitude. Homer would likely score high in
A) intrapersonal intelligence. B) interpersonal intelligence. C) linguistic intelligence. D) naturalist intelligence.