Psychoactive drugs work primarily by altering
a. the functioning of the endocrine system.
b. the functioning of sensory receptor cells.
c. neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
d. neurotransmitter activity in the peripheral nervous system.
C
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a) extrinsic motivation; incentive-based work motive. b) intrinsic motivation; extrinsic motivation. c) focused motivation; extrinsic motivation. d) intrinsic motivation; focused motivation.
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A) estrogens. B) adrenal androgens. C) testosterone. D) thyroxine.
Which of the following disorders is the most common?
A. attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder B. childhood disintegrative disorder C. Rett's disorder D. autism