In the nervous system, amphetamines change the way we feel, think, and act by:
A. increasing the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine
B. increasing the rate of reuptake
C. mimicking the effects of melatonin
D. destroying vesicles in the terminal button
Answer: A
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A research report refers to the "spectrum of schizophrenia disorders." Which of the following best illustrates this concept?
a. Mood disorders with psychotic features are similar to schizophrenia. b. The rate of schizophrenia depends on the types of viruses that are prevalent in a given environment. c. A family with a member suffering from schizophrenia is at higher risk for disorders such as schizoaffective disorder. d. Efforts to understand one's place in the world lead many to experience an existential crisis that appears similar to schizophrenia.
Josephine coordinates a food pantry on her local college campus. Students are welcome to come take what they need and they are also encouraged to donate what they can. Everyone does their part and the pantry helps dozens of students every week. This is an example of a(n) ____ dilemma
a. public goods b. resource c. prisoner's d. informational
Kari is considered "at risk" for alcoholism. This means that:
A. both her parents are alcoholics B. she will definitely develop alcoholism during adulthood C. only genetic factors will influence her actual experiences with alcohol D. her chances of developing alcoholism are increased but the outcome is not definite
The MMPI-2 was originally developed to ________
a. identify basic personality traits b. aid in career placement c. identify children of below-normal abilities d. aid in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders