After drinking several cups of strong coffee, a person develops "coffee nerves" or "jitters." This probably is due to the ability of caffeine to ______
a. block adenosine receptor sites
b. inhibit enzymes which break down excitatory neurotransmitters
c. cause an increase in the release of excitatory neurotransmitters
d. cause neurotransmitters to leak out of the synaptic vesicles and be destroyed by
enzymes
a
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A. being hospitalized B. the obvious prospect of one's death C. confinement to a nursing home D. dementia
An eating disorder that resembles bulimia nervosa and affects about 3 percent of the general population is:
A. pica B. rumination disorder C. orthorexia nervosa D. binge-eating disorder
Marvin, who lives in San Francisco, has been asked to host a teenage alien, Regor, as part of an intergalactic exchange program. Marvin is sure that Regor would love to experience the adventure of sailing, but decides he should introduce the concept of a “sailboat” first. Marvin tries to describe the common features of a sailboat. He explains that they are pointed at the front and square at
the back, have a tall mast to hold up the sail, and have one or two triangular sails. Which of the following demonstrates a problem with this approach? a. ?Some sailboats have more than one mast and more than two sails. b. ?This description does not describe a specific sailboat. c. ?This description does not provide an average of all relevant features. d. ?Some sailboats are longer than others.
Self-efficacy refers to the ability of a person to give unconditional positive regard
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.