Despite its dangers, a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feelings of euphoria it produces for him. This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to ________
a. inhibit enzymes that break down neurotransmitters
b. block the receptor sites for neurotransmitters
c. increase the release of dopamine
d. allow excess amounts of dopamine to accumulate in the synapses
Answer: d
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a. 15% b. 35% c. 55% d. 75%
How are cultural considerations handled in the DSM-5 section on depression?
a. It has separate diagnostic criteria to be used in each of the industrialized nations. b. It indicates that individuals from certain cultures are more likely to report somatic ailments than psychological ailments. c. It notes that in many cultures the preferred treatment of exorcism is "spiritual cleansing.". d. It emphasizes that cultural and developmental variations are irrelevant to diagnosis and treatment.
Sensory misperceptions, which may include hearing voices others do not hear or seeing things other do not see, are called ____
a. dysfunctions b. disorientations c. delusions d. hallucinations
Cult members try to convert potential members who
a. are undergoing distress, such as depression. b. will succumb to the halo effect. c. are emotionally dependent on family and friends. d. are independent thinkers.