The painkilling effect of placebos and acupuncture as well as

the "runner's high" and the euphoria associated with
childbirth are explained by the release of endorphins.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false


ANSWER: True

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The anniversary reaction is always tied to a

a. family member b. death by terminal illness. c. traumatic death. d. date.

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Germany was the birthplace of psychology, in part, because

a. German tradition emphasized the humanities over the sciences. b. German scientists believed the mind could be studied scientifically. c. national rivalry encouraged them to compete with scientists in other countries. d. German scientists were exceptionally well trained in philosophical approaches to the study of the mind. e. functionalism was so well received by German academicians.

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At puberty, FSH and LH

A. stimulate the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. B. stimulate the release of additional testosterone by the testes and the release of estrogens by the ovaries. C. inhibit the release of estrogens by the testes and testosterone by the ovaries. D. inhibit the release of androgens by the testes and estrogens by the ovaries.

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Which term refers to a set of characteristics believed to be shared by all members of a particular group?

a) stereotype b) expectation c) classification d) categorization

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