The "silent killer" in middle adulthood refers to which condition?
A. alcoholism
B. drug addiction
C. tuberculosis
D. hypertension
Answer: D
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a) more accurate. b) more likely to include incorrect information. c) able to give more detailed testimony. d) especially good observers.
Suppose you are a scientist who wants neurofeedback to become more widely used as a psychological treatment. The best strategy you could use to overcome common objections to this treatment and achieve your goal is to
A. design and run a rigorous empirical study that supports its efficacy for a specific disorder. B. figure out which physiological functions would be best to target in order to treat various disorders. C. design or invent biosensors that are smaller and more cost-effective. D. come up with a theoretically sound explanation for how this procedure could create lasting benefits.
According to Freud, the basic drive to preserve and perpetuate life is called ______
a. libido c. thanatos b. Eros d. self-actualization
Which of the following drugs has been shown in a variety of studies to successfully decrease the levels of cocaine craving in most cocaine dependent persons for at least two months?
a. methylphenidate (Ritalin) b. tricyclic antidepressants c. lithium d. none of these