The predominant action of a neuron in the central nervous system is to
a. stimulate (excite) other neurons
b. inhibit the firing of other neurons
c. either increase or decrease the excitability of other neurons and thus alter their tendency to fire
d. alter metabolic activities which take place in the nucleus of other neurons
c
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a. ?their personal experiences b. ?predetermined hierarchies c. ?semantic similarities d. ?existing cultural norms
The terms taxonomy and nosology refer to a. scientific classification
b. the accuracy of a diagnostic system. c. the reliability of a grouping of clinical symptoms. d. theoretical ideas that cannot be tested objectively.
The influence of culture was largely ignored in mainstream psychology for many years because:
a. researchers focused on discovering universal principles of behavior b. culture has little influence on mental processes such as memory and perception c. culture has very little influence on actions or behavior d. researchers were not interested in the behavior of individuals in isolation
How has the research characterized rates of opioid prescriptions between 1999 and 2014?
a. Because opioids are a controlled substance, the prescribing rates have been consistent over time. b. Prescription rates have continually increased and are predicted to continue to rise. c. Opioid prescription rates have declined significantly since 1999, in part due to the number of overdoses. d. Opioid prescription rates increased significantly from 1999-2014, but have since started to decline due to laws restricting access to the medicines.