Agonists are drugs that:
a. block the action of neurotransmitters
b. increase the number of excitatory synapses in the brain
c. increase the number of inhibitory synapses in the brain
d. mimic the action of neurotransmitters
D
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a. They are a good long-range solution for insomnia. b. There is some danger of overdose. c. They can make people drowsy the next day. d. They gradually become less effective with continued use.
A moderator variable is a variable that . . .
a. Hosts discussions about variables b. Is not as extreme as other variables c. Gives the answer, “It depends,” to scientific questions d. None of the above
Sixteen-year-old Paris's motto is, "It's all about me!" This belief fits well with the concept of adolescent:
A. egocentrism. B. learned helplessness. C. secular growth. D. foreclosure.
Which statement is correct regarding memory loss in middle-aged people?
A. All middle-aged people can expect to experience significant memory loss. B. Middle-aged people may attribute absentmindedness stereotypically to aging, even though they have actually been absentminded most of their lives. C. All middle-aged people will experience some memory loss starting in their 40s, with memory loss stabilizing around 70. D. Middle-aged people have memory loss for specific facts.