Depressed individuals who are not helped by standard antidepressants may take drugs that block the enzyme responsible for breaking down norepinephrine and serotonin. These drugs are called __________

a) benzodiazepines.
b) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
c) tricyclics.
d) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).


b

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Compared to life in the year 1900, Americans today are more likely to die from

a. infectious diseases, such as pneumonia. b. potentially preventable diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. c. natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods. d. accidents (excluding motor vehicle accidents).

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Overgeneralization is the

a. indiscriminant application of a mental heuristic. b. assumption of consistency across situations. c. errant distribution of situation-specific behavior. d. expression of learning outside of therapy.

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Which statement is true about the superego?

A. The superego is present in newborn children. B. The healthiest personality is one in which superego has control over ego and id. C. The actions of the superego are based on the reality principle. D. The superego represents society's standards and values.

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A priori probability refers to _________

a. a probability value deduced from reason alone b. the highest priority probability c. a probability value determined after collecting data d. none of these

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