Caitlin is certain that her nose is too large, that her face is beginning to wrinkle, and that her eyes are set too far apart. She pursues many cosmetic surgeries in an effort to "correct" these flaws, which most people cannot even see in the first place. Caitlin probably has
a. trichotillomania.
b. hoarding disorder.
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
d. body dysmorphic disorder.
d
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How does the antidepressant drug bupropion reduce withdrawal effects in tobacco addicted individuals?
a. It activates cholinergic neurons. b. It activates nicotinic receptors. c. It elevates dopamine levels. d. It reduces stress and agitation.
The visual system is able to analyze incoming sensory information into lines, angles, shading, and movement because it has a set of
a. sight cells. b. second stage sensors. c. feature detectors. d. neurological transducers.
Research consistently confirms, as Piaget predicted, that young children's thinking is egocentric.
a. true b. false
You are conducting a fMRI study in which participants must suppress a particular stimulus. The fMRI signal associated with the suppressed stimulus should be ______________
a. enhanced c. dispersed b. improved d. reduced