These drugs bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins
A) barbiturates
B) opiates
C) sedatives
D) hallucinogens
Answer: B
Rationale: Endorphins ("endogenous"-"morphine") are neurotransmitters that reduce pain and produce pleasurable sensations—effects magnified by opiates.
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The altered-state theory of hypnosis suggests that hypnosis:
A. is a stage of sleep B. is a form of social behavior C. results from a person's disconnection from reality D. results from a person's imagination
Sarah is a grade school teacher faced with a variety of student capabilities in her class. According to the goodness of fit model, a good teaching strategy for Sarah would be
A. to focus on the students with high ability and request they assist the others. B. to present lessons and assignments that fit with what her students enjoy. C. to optimize learning by matching assignments and tasks with individual students' learning styles. D. to ignore different temperaments and hold high academic standards for all.
Wayne is a married 71-year-old grandfather. Based on existing research, we can conclude that:
a. Wayne spends more time with his grandchildren now that they are teenagers than when they were younger. b. he has more interaction with his grandchildren than his widowed brother has with his grandchildren. c. he discusses more personal concerns with his grandchildren in middle school than he does with his grandchildren who have graduated from high school. d. being a playmate and advice giver benefits grandchildren's mental health, but does not have a significant effect on his own mental health.
Conditional reasoning is a process by which a conclusion follows from "if, then" statements.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)