The "natural" opioids called endorphins or enkephalins act like neurotransmitters to
A. increase awareness of pain.
B. shut down the sensation of pain.
C. cause a "natural" addiction.
D. help heal damaged tissue, thereby decreasing pain.
Answer: B
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a. physiological needs b. self-actualization c. esteem d. safety
A _____ works in prisons, jails, and other settings to assess inmates and assist in rehabilitation
A) clinical psychologist B) school psychologist C) biopsychologist D) forensic psychologist
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a. increases b. remains constant c. declines d. improves