Which of the following neurotransmitters causes a major inhibitory effect in the central nervous system?
a. glutamate
b. acetylcholine
c. GABA
d. dopamine
C
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Which area of the hypothalamus has recently been singled out as especially important in the regulation of hunger?
a. ventromedial area b. lateral area c. arcuate nucleus d. insular nucleus
The _____ were a husband and wife team who were among the first scientists to improve productivity and reduce fatigue by studying the motions used by workers
a. Watsons b. Scotts c. Binghams d. Gilbreths
Most empirical studies of projective tests have found all of the following EXCEPT
a. they have poor reliability. b. they have low validity. c. they don't discriminate well between people with mental disorders and those without. d. scores seem especially sensitive to test takers' moods. e. test takers tend to refer to the therapist when they tell stories about the cards.
Which of the following best describes how the scientific community views Darwin's proposal of evolution?
a. Most researchers have discounted the theory of evolution, as it lacks empirical and scientific support. b. Darwin's theory of evolution received a high degree of support at its initial proposal; however, in recent times it has lost the backing of the scientific community. c. There is an enormous amount of evidence that has accumulated to verify the theory and support the principle of natural selection as the main mechanism of evolutionary change. d. Darwin's theory of evolution has been abandoned for the more comprehensive and scientifically supported theory of Intelligent Design.