Explain how psychoactive drugs work in the brain and explain why each drug has important side effects
What will be an ideal response?
Psychoactive drugs generally interact with neuron-signaling pathways. Such drugs can increase the release of transmitter molecules into the cleft or can block transmitter reuptake (both of which will increase the synaptic transmitter level). A second mechanism involves the drug directly activating/inactivating postsynaptic receptors. Because a single transmitter may be used in multiple brain pathways, a drug that passes throughout the brain may generate multiple behavioral effects.
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Which psychologist is using a biopsychosocial approach to psychotherapy?
a. ?Dr. Yan, who creates a unique therapeutic strategy for each of his clients b. ?Dr. Eisner, who requires her clients to have a complete blood workup before initiating therapy c. ?Dr. Pohl, who shadows his clients in their daily lives to gain a better understanding of their stressors d. ?Dr. English, who monitors her clients’ physiological parameters (e.g., heart rate, perspiration) to get a better read on their feelings
During meditation, one typically repeats a particular string of words or:
a. echo b. chi c. mantra d. rhythm
Nonstate theorists believe that hypnosis involves a blend of
a. light sleep and waking consciousness. b. heightened intuition and cognitive disassociation. c. imagination, obedience and role-playing. d. receptive meditation and sensory restriction.
Regarding the use of hypnosis to assist the memory of crime victims, what is the main problem observed in the recall of information in studies so far?
A) There is so much information recalled that it is difficult to handle. B) Most people recall things under hypnosis as if they were someone else, which challenges the chain of evidence. C) People under hypnosis are vulnerable to prompts and suggestion and can create a false memory. D) The recall of crimes under hypnosis is extremely traumatic for the victim.