Kerry's little brother was recently prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Having completed her biological psychology course, Kerry was able to explain to her parents that Ritalin was most similar in its actions at the synapse to
a. reserpine
b. black widow venom and botulin toxin.
c. nicotine and curare.
d. cocaine and amphetamine.
d
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The large patient populations placed in mental hospitals in the 1800s are important in the history of abnormal psychology because they
a. provided physicians with an opportunity to observe and treat various types of psychopathology. b. created growing awareness of the need for psychological rather than medical interventions. c. gave public officials a new way to deal with dangerous criminals. d. led to a steady reduction in the number of people with mental illness.
Bem and Honorton reported data that supported telepathy. The most prudent response to this study was to:
A. conclude that ESP is a reliable phenomenon B. wait and see if the results can be replicated by someone else C. judge that Bem and Honorton are frauds D. question the subjects in the study about their experiences
According to a study by Myers (1999), surprisingly, _____________ can sometimes prompt an emotion.*
a. negative thinking b. previous experiences c. fidgeting d. facial expressions
Paula is interested in finding out whether infants can distinguish between bitter and salty tastes. What would be the most effective way to investigate her question?
a. Ask adults when they first remembered eating something bitter and something salty. b. Repeatedly present one taste — either bitter or salty — and see whether infants habituate to it. c. Observe infants' facial expressions or head movements to see whether they respond differently to bitter and salty tastes. d. Use infants or toddlers who are old enough to answer questions about how things taste.