Which neurotransmitter may be involved in certain types of substance abuse due to its role in reward?

A. Acetylcholine
B. Dopamine
C. Norepinephrine
D. GABA


Answer: B

Psychology

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A. feel ashamed of his abilities and give up B. develop feelings of guilt C. develop a feeling of inferiority D. lose trust in his parents and teachers

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Distributions contain low-frequency, extreme high scores without low-frequency extreme low scores

a. Positively skewed b. Negatively skewed c. Bimodal d. Normal

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Systematic desensitization is based on the operant conditioning principles of stimulus control and nonreinforcement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The (mistaken) belief that no Jews went to work at the World Trade Centre on the day of the terrorist attack in 2001 best can be defined as:

a. an urban legend b. a contagious hysteria c. a rumour d. a conspiracy theory e. a generalized belief syndrome

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