Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an effective treatment for __________ that works by __________.

A. schizophrenia; blocking dopamine receptors
B. depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; blocking serotonin reuptake
C. anxiety disorders; inhibition of MAO
D. delusions and hallucinations; blocking serotonin reuptake


Answer: B

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a. ?biological b. ?humanistic c. ?cognitive d. ?psychodynamic

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What percentage of teens and preteens visit porn sites on the Internet each year?

a. 10% b. 25% c. 40% d. 55%

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Communication skills rank among the top skills employers want most.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When teaching a dog to sit, it is typical to reward the dog for the sitting by accident first. The, as the dog makes attempts to listen, a reward is given to each approximation of behavior that comes close to the actual behavior of sitting

This method is called: a. classical conditioning. b. secondary reinforcement. c. modeling d. operant conditioning.

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