Dopamine receptors in one part of the brain appear to become super-responsive to normal amounts of dopamine, triggering a flood of unrelated thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, which may account for the positive symptoms (voices, hallucinations, and delusions) of which disorder?
a. post-traumatic stress disorder
b. schizophrenia
c. conversion disorder
d. dissociative disorder
B
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In a small population of sheep, the dominant male may produce many more offspring than the other males, spreading his genes. This is an example of ____
a. assimilation b. artificial selection c. genetic drift d. recombination
Approximately 50% to 75% of growth hormone production occurs ____
a. prenatally b. after the onset of deep sleep c. during adolescence d. when eating
Dewayne has a subaverage IQ and average adaptive skills. Given his IQ, does Dewayne have an intellectual disability?
A. Yes-Dewayne fits the definition of a person with an intellectual disability B. No-IQ tests are no longer used to define an intellectual disability C. No-the IQ score must be significantly subaverage D. No-Dewayne does not have limitations in adaptive skills
Natasha is using an effective technique that will help her summarize the material aloud as she reads, will force her to practice retrieving information, and will provide her with feedback on what she knows. Natasha is using
a. rote rehearsal. b. massed practice. c. recitation. d. progressive-part learning.