________: any substance (other than food) that affects our bodies and mind

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Drug

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Dr. Barrington is a cross-cultural researcher in the field of perception. She tests two groups of people to determine their susceptibility to the Müller­Lyer illusion. Group 1 consists of Americans, while Group 2 consists of members of the African tribe of Zulus. Generalizing from previous research, what will Barrington find?

a. Neither group will be susceptible to the illusion. b. Both groups will be equally susceptible to the illusion. c. The Americans will be more susceptible to the illusion than the Zulus. d. The Zulus will be more susceptible to the illusion than the Americans. e. Zulus who have moved to American cities will develop less susceptibility to the illusion.

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Despite training, apes may have trouble learning to understand and use the word "justice" but have little trouble learning to understand the word "juice." This BEST illustrates which limitation?

A) vocabulary B) passive understanding relative to active use C) understanding of grammar D) conceptual repertoire

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When traditional practitioners of the ancient Eastern religion of Zen Buddhism want to achieve greater spiritual insight, they turn to a technique that has been used for centuries to alter their state of consciousness. This technique is called

A. hypnosis. B. mesmerism. C. mysticism. D. meditation.

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Your roommate's brother has a child who is 9 months old. He was watching a documentary concerning iodine deficiency. He was very concerned and was talking about what he could do to help his son. What did you tell your roommate to tell his brother?

a. There are injections that can retroactively help with iodine deficiency. b. Provide the child with iodized salt. c. Iodine deficiency is not that big of a deal and there is nothing that can be done. d. Many infants who have iodine deficiencies have very high IQ scores later in life.

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