Theory building is important in psychology because it

a. prevents excessive reliance on empiricism.
b. reduces the need for hypothesis testing.
c. relies heavily on naturalistic observation.
d. provides explanations and guides future research.


D

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EXCEPT a. inhibit the release of neurotransmitters. b. interfere with reuptake. c. reroute action potentials to dendrites. d. mimic the effects of neurotransmitters on postsynaptic receptors. e. stimulate the release of neurotransmitters.

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Legally available narcotic medications, including morphine and codeine, are used primarily as

A. antagonists. B. analgesics. C. antibiotics. D. antidotes.

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For adolescents and emerging adults, social networking sites allow space to try out different ways for presenting oneself in the course of decided who one really is (Mazur & Kozarian, 2010). This is referred to as ___

a. identity development b. digital identity c. identity play d. identity crisis

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________ is a disorder found most often among Latinos from the Caribbean and characterized by trembling, crying, uncontrollable screams, and incidents of verbal or physical aggression.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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