Research involving treatments that induce acute tryptophan depletion in the brain have found that this type of treatment
a. often induces the core symptoms of depression in normal, healthy humans.
b. often induces symptoms of depression in individuals who have a family history of major depression
c. often reduces the symptoms of depression in individuals diagnosed with major depression
d. both a and b
b
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Why might a relationship break up once it has entered Phase IV, the "right one" relationship, of the mate selection process?
a. Friends and family think of the partners as a couple. b. There is no more negative self disclosure. c. The partners are unable to make a commitment to marriage. d. The partners count on one another for mutual support.
Opiate drugs act by mimicking which neurotransmitter system?
a. endorphin b. serotonin c. dopamine d. acetylcholine
Your friend Amy has just failed her psychology test and does not understand how this could have happened. She reminds you that she looked over her notes while you were both watching television last night and then stayed up three more hours cramming in all those "terms" that are so hard to remember by recopying her notes. Amy finally says that "perhaps she studied too much and got confused."
After reading about self-reflective study strategies, explain how Amy can improve her study habits. What will be an ideal response?
Dr. Benjamin Rush tried to cure patients by:
a. teaching them coping skills b. analyzing their dreams c. injecting them with neuroleptic drugs d. drawing large amounts of blood over a period of time from patients