James has two alcoholic parents. Research suggests that his risk for alcoholism is
a. nearly 100 percent.
b. greater than if he had one alcoholic parent.
c. no greater than if he had one alcoholic parent.
d. about 10 percent higher than if he had no alcoholic parents.
b. greater than if he had one alcoholic parent.
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a. Its effects include muscular relaxation and decreased heart rate. b. It is slower to respond than the sympathetic branch. c. It acts to reverse emotional arousal after emergency situations. d. Its effects include slowing down digestion, dry mouth, and pupil dilation.
Research on persuasion suggests that attitude change is encouraged when the communicator is
a. likable. b. a novice on the topic. c. dissimilar to the audience in some respect. d. an authoritarian personality.
What are neurotransmitters? Give examples of several neurotransmitters. Where do they primarily operate? How are they cleared from this area?
What will be an ideal response?
During middle childhood, Shannon became increasingly flexible and was able to perform cartwheels and handstands. This is probably because
A) her ligaments were not yet firmly attached to bones. B) the bones of her body had shortened and narrowed. C) she was losing "baby fat" at an increasing rate. D) her bones were strengthening while her muscles were weakening.