Elevated glucocorticoid levels during stress may explain __________.
A. loss of cells in the amygdala
B. development of memory problems in older persons
C. poor performance of stressed rats in tasks of cocaine self-administration
D. induction of Alzheimer's disease after stress
Answer: B
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a. studying rare phenomena. b. suggesting new hypotheses. c. studying brain damage. d. all of these
Laurie, a 30-year-old housewife, shows a childlike disregard for the normal conventions surrounding motherhood and, although she tries very hard not to, she interacts with her husband's friends in irrational ways. She has delusions,
hallucinations, and is often given to childish laughter, frantic gestures, and inexplicable grimacing. Her symptoms indicate she is suffering from ______ schizophrenia. a. disorganized c. catatonic b. undifferentiated d. paranoid
Many researchers, when working with minors, will provide an overview of the study
procedures to the children. In order to be compliant with federal regulations, the researcher must next secure __________ from the child for their participation. Fill in the blanks with correct word
A possible limitation of Ebbinghaus's studies was that he ________
a. used only subjects who were already in mental institutions for other mental health problems b. used only one subject – himself c. did not clearly define his independent and dependent variables d. used no experimental controls