When Carl first started drinking, all he needed to get a buzz was two beers. Now it takes two six packs. This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called

a. drug compulsion.
b. drug tolerance.
c. physical withdrawal.
d. psychological addiction.


B

Psychology

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a. depression b. schizophrenia c. Tourette's disorder d. borderline personality disorder

Psychology

Suppose you identify a gene that may be involved in intelligence. Describe two different techniques using mice that might be used to determine the specific effect of this gene on cognitive ability

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Psychology

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Psychology

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a. It overlooks the cultural context. b. It overlooks fear as a response. c. Many people don't go through all five stages. d. It places too much emphasis on cultural and spiritual beliefs.

Psychology