Many addictive drugs stimulate the pleasure centers of the
a. medulla.
b. cerebellum.
c. frontal cortex.
d. limbic system.
Ans: d. limbic system.
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A. developing her or his own sexual identity based on inborn expectations B. increasing her or his own cognitive abilities to develop "rules" about what is appropriate for females and males C. developing her or his own ideas about how females and males are biologically different D. developing her or his behaviors solely around what she or he sees from parents' behaviors
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a. report a sense of discontent about her high-school years. b. report frequent mood swings. c. be relatively self-confident about her academic ability. d. report some resentment toward men.
According to K. Warner Schaie, what is the primary mission of people in late adulthood?
A. assuming responsibility for one's shortcomings B. acquiring wisdom C. gaining a sense of achievement D. reintegration of personal interests
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a. have greater unpleasant events b. react worse to unpleasant events c. have fewer pleasant experiences d. react more to pleasant experiences