You are reading an anthropologist's experiences with South American Indians. You are struck at the description of Indians chewing coca leaves because it reminds you of something you learned in psychology. What was it?
A. Coca leaves contain THC.
B. Coca leaves contain mescaline.
C. Cocaine comes from coca leaves and blocks reuptake of dopamine.
D. Curare comes from coca leaves and mimics the effects of acetylcholine.
Answer: C
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What type of drug is used to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine (ACh) in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories B. Antidepressants C. Antipsychotics D. Cholinesterase inhibitors
Two friends are debating about the nature of IQ. Sam claims that it measures innate abilities. Joseph says that it is influenced strongly by environmental factors. Which of the following could Joseph truthfully use to support his arguments?
A. It has been estimated that IQ can vary up to 15 points depending on environment. B. Identical twins raised together tend to have similar IQs. C. It is likely that two unrelated people raised in different environments will have different IQs. D. Adopted children have IQs that are similar to those of children who have stayed with their natural lower-class parents.
Infants who are creepers improve their ability to
a. notice and use spatial landmarks to tell where they are. b. improve their "mental toughness" after repeated falls. c. avoid responding to the "optical flow.". d. remain safely out of danger.
Under what condition(s) might professional advice be helpful?
a. Goal behaviors can't be chosen because the goal is unclear. b. Skills are needed which can't be acquired without assistance. c. The environment makes it very difficult for a plan to succeed. d. Any of these.