A(n) _____ is a drug that increases the action of a neurotransmitter.

A) mimicker
B) protagonist
C) agonist
D) antagonist


C) agonist

Psychology

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Adoption studies are often used when attempting to study the influence of genetic factors on psychological disorders because these studies allow examination of genetic influences of psychopathology a. without the typical confound of common biological parents

b. using more sophisticated statistical techniques. c. through direct examination of genetic causes. d. without the typical confound of siblings raised in the same environment.

Psychology

On her first day as a student teacher, Emily observes that, in her class of 11-year-old sixth graders, on average:

A) the girls are taller than are the boys. B) the children all appear similar in height. C) the boys are taller than are the girls. D) more boys than girls are exhibiting secondary sex characteristics.

Psychology

A group of friends has been to a concert, but finds that their car will not start when it is time to leave. One member of the group quickly helps the group find another way to get home. Based on Robert Sternberg's theory of intelligence,

she would be credited with having high ________ intelligence. a. analytical b. creative c. practical d. conversational

Psychology

Researchers studying the correlation between stress and health problems have found an association between daily hassles and

a) flu and headaches. b) cancer and heart disease. c) hypertension and obesity. d) heart disease and schizophrenia.

Psychology