Why are researchers particularly concerned about the effects of heavy marijuana smoking on the user, based on recent studies?

A. Daily use reduces the volume of the hippocampus and amygdala.
B. It causes memory deficits that persist at least a year after ceasing to smoke.
C. It causes major psychotic symptoms.
D. It produces cognitive deficits that are irreversible, regardless of length of use.


Answer: A

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a. Girls and boys with an older sister engage in more masculine play activities. b. Older girls with younger brothers show more traditional gender role attitudes than girls with younger sisters. c. Girls and boys with an older brother engage in more masculine play activities. d. Older boys with younger sisters have more traditional gender role attitudes than boys with younger brothers.

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A. archetype B. feminist C. introvert D. extrovert

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There appear to be some similarities between posttraumatic stress disorder and the dissociative disorders in that most cases of each type of disorder are thought to result from extreme stress. How would you justify creating separate classifications for these disorders?

What will be an ideal response?

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Poor driving skills in teenagers are related to underdeveloped brain areas for evaluating risks and judgment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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