The monoamine hypothesis of the development of depression focuses on insufficient activity of several neurotransmitters. Although this hypothesis has influenced treatment, it is not without shortcomings as an explanation for depression
What is one of the problems of this hypothesis?
a) In some cases, high levels of these neurotransmitters are the actual
cause of depression.
b) Not all people who suffer depression have all the neurotransmitters
thought to be involved in depression.
c) Other neurotransmitters such as GABA and acetylcholine appear to
be involved in some cases of depression.
d) The neurotransmitter levels thought to be involved in depression are actually responding to changes in diet that often accompany depression.
c
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Which of the following statements would Watson endorse??
a. ?The human has no conscious perception of his or her emotions. b. ?All emotions are learned. c. ?Emotions are implicit. d. ?Emotions are equal to internal physiological changes. e. ?All of the choices are correct.
Carrie answers her phone with "Hello?" A response, "Hi, Carrie!" comes from the other end of the line. Carrie responds back with "Hi, Dad!" Carrie processed "Hi, Carrie" using an
a. auditory code in short-term memory. b. auditory code in long-term memory. c. iconic code in short-term memory. d. iconic code in long-term memory.
According to Lazarus and Folkman, which of the following is not necessarily true of coping?
a. it involves what are perceived as specific demands b. it is likely to be constantly changing c. it involves efforts to manage a situation d. it involves demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the person's resources e. it is intended to master stressful demands
Sleep state misperception is sometimes referred to as paradoxical insomnia. This is because people with the condition
A) spend little to no time in REM stage sleep (i.e., paradoxical sleep). B) believe they cannot sleep enough, but there is no physiological or medical evidence to support this. C) shows signs of extreme sleep deprivation, but believe they sleep a sufficient amount. D) get very little sleep, but show no signs of sleep deprivation.