Researchers have identified about _____ substances that are made in our body and brain that act as neurotransmitters
a) 10
b) 1,000
c) 100
d) 20
Answer: c
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In the finger tapping example in the text, we would reject the null hypothesis when
a. the patient tapped too quickly. b. the patient tapped too slowly. c. the patient tapped either very quickly or very slowly. d. We would be unlikely to ever reject the null hypothesis.
Each spermatid develops into a ____
a. diploid sperm cell c. diploid primary spermatocyte b. haploid sperm cell d. haploid primary spermatocyte
Margaret, a twenty-year-old student, says that she hears a voice constantly saying the phrase "Usher, I would like a seat from which I can see the pianist." Also, she is convinced that she is a creature from another planet sent to Earth to prepare for an alien invasion. Furthermore, Margaret often speaks in rhymes and uses nonsense words that others cannot understand. Some researchers who study the biological bases of psychopathology suggest that the __________ in Margaret's brain shows __________ activity.
A. dopamine; increased B. dopamine; decreased C. norepinephrine; increased D. norepinephrine; decreased
After reviewing the evidence on the consequences of spanking, what is a psychologist likely to conclude is the best summary of the available evidence?
a) Spanked children do not differ from those who were never spanked. b) Effective spanking seems to keep children in line, and they grow up to be model adults. c) Spanking tends to worsen problems among children who have a history of mental illness. d) Children who are spanked are more likely to grow up to exhibit higher levels of delinquency and antisocial behavior.