Dr. Singh is looking at a particular list of drugs; beside each drug name is a number that represents the efficiency of that drug for blocking dopamine receptors (where a low number means a greater efficiency at blocking). Which drug on Sam's list would be the most efficient for the treatment of schizophrenia?

A. efficiency value = 0.1
B. efficiency value = 0.3
C. efficiency value = 5.0
D. efficiency value = 100.0


Answer: A

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Tindle et al. (2009) research study of women demonstrated that women who scored high on optimism ____ in comparison to women who had hostile thoughts about others

a. engage in physical exercise b. has a lower risk of developing heart disease c. have an increased sense of competence d. have decreased stress levels

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Goal emulation differs from true imitation in that

a. in true imitation but not goal emulation, an observer may learn a different method than one utilized by the demonstrator. b. in goal emulation but not true imitation, an observer may learn a different method than the one utilized by demonstrator. c. in goal emulation, an observer will copy the behavior of the demonstrator even if it leads to an aversive event. d. goal emulation is more common in humans whereas imitation is more common in nonhuman primates.

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Dr. Kalini is a researcher who studies the areas of the brain important in the stages of sleep. Dr. Kalini is in the field of __________

a. cognitive psychology b. clinical neuropsychology c. biology d. biological psychology

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