Which of the following is a category of addictive drugs that mimic the properties of a natural brain substance called endorphins?

a. depressants
b. stimulants
c. psychedelics
d. opiates


Answer: d. opiates

Psychology

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The most frequent co-occurring disorder(s) in clinic-referred youngsters with major depressive disorder is/are ____

a. conduct disorders b. ADHD c. anxiety disorders d. somatoform disorders

Psychology

Which of the following test procedures is most likely to facilitate transfer in the classroom?

a. Test children for recall with fill-in-the-blank exams b. Test children for recognition with multiple-choice exams c. Test children on their ability to apply what they have learned to new situations d. Test children on their ability to respond orally to the exam questions

Psychology

Recent neuroscientific research suggests that the amygdala plays an especially important role in

a. sound learning. b. word meaning. c. classical conditioning. d. creating memories that have strong emotional associations. e. taste learning.

Psychology

When we vigorously rub a banged elbow, we are applying the principle of _______________

a. gate-control theory b. pain management theory c. phantom pain theory d. neuron matrix theory

Psychology