Chemicals that the brain releases in the nervous system to combat pain are called ______.

A. diuretics
B. electoreceptors
C. endogenous opioids
D. pruriceptors


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. pons b. hippocampus c. hypothalamus d. limbic system

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While there are far fewer male centenarians than female, the men who do reach this milestone tend to be stronger physically and cognitively than the women

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Women who give birth over the age of __________ are at a greater risk for a variety of pregnancy and birth complications

a) 25 b) 30 c) 40 d) 50

Psychology

Propose a formal experiment that might be conducted by a social psychologist

In your discussion of the proposed experiment, clearly identify the hypothesis and the rationale behind the hypothesis, the independent variable(s), the dependent variable(s), and the way in which participants will be assigned to experimental groups. What will be an ideal response?

Psychology