Having frequent superficial interactions with people you do not know well is associated with
a. poorer immune functioning.
b. greater subjective well-being.
c. poorer survival rates from heart disease.
d. greater self-indulgence.
B
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work and frequently forgets why she started to do something. Debra appears to be developing a. delirium. b. amnestic disorder. c. dementia mild or major neurocognitive disorder. d. medically induced major neurocognitive disorder.
Evidence for Spearman's general intelligence (g) factor includes the a. existence of savant behaviors
b. large improvements in IQ that have occurred in the last 100 years. c. verbal skills found in children with Williams syndrome. d. tendency for separate abilities to correlate within individuals.
Psychologists could be involved in virtually any field of work because:
a. they study how people behave in multiple situations, including how they carry out the tasks associated with their jobs. b. there are not enough jobs, so psychologists usually cannot find work in their own field. c. they are more likely to change careers than most other professions. d. it is unlikely that they have the social skills needed when working cooperatively with others.
Sara has been experiencing a serious memory problem. An interdisciplinary team has ruled out a range of causes and believes that a neurotransmitter is involved. Which neurotransmitter is most likely involved in this problem?
A. GABA B. Dopamine C. Serotonin D. Acetylcholine