Biological research suggests that in men interaction between ___________ and norepinephrine tends to increase fight-or-fight responses
a. epinephrine
b. estrogen
c. oxycontin
d. testosterone
Answer: d: testosterone
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Changes in gene expression that are due to environmental factors such as stress and diet are the focus of the field known as
a. family studies. b. epigenetics. c. adoption studies. d. perceptual asymmetry.
Which factor will lead to greater helping in an emergency situation?
a. A large group of bystanders witnesses the emergency. b. The emergency occurs in a busy environment. c. The emergency involves two victims who are clearly related. d. The situation is clearly an emergency that is difficult to ignore.
Regarding people with an antisocial personality disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. It is difficult to treat people with this disorder because they often pretend to be cured and then return to their former behavior patterns as soon as possible. b. The brainwaves of people with this disorder suggest their brains may be underaroused requiring them to seek stimulation strong enough to overcome their chronic feelings of "boredom.". c. Symptoms of this disorder tend to increase, becoming much worse after the age of 40. d. People with this disorder do not seem to be disturbed by grisly or unpleasant photographs or to emotion-laden words as do normal people.
Which of the following represents the most serious need for crisis intervention?
a. A person confides in a friend the details of a feasible plan for killing himself with carbon monoxide. b. After surviving a car accident, a young man takes up several high-risk activities, including hang gliding. c. After weeks of depression, a woman abruptly gives away a book autographed by her favorite author. d. The most serious sign is no sign at all with most people giving no warning before attempting suicide.