The rewarding or reinforcing effects of amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin have been associated with the effect on which major neurotransmitter?

A. acetylcholine
B. serotonin
C. GABA
D. dopamine


Answer: D

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees to a defendant the right to have compulsory process or a/an _________________ in a criminal trial

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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What is the "sixth sense?"

A. A heightened sense of suspicion B. A psychic awareness of criminals C. A heightened perception of guilt of suspects D. A level of intuition about street patrols

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Which illegal drug has led to legal disputes (e.g., the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Armstrong) about the role of racial discrimination in the sentencing of drug offenders?

a. Marijuana b. Cocaine c. PCP ("angel dust") d. Heroin

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In the United States, the dual court system means that ______.

A. the federal government has a court system distinct from the states B. the courts have both a trial court and a court of appeals C. states and the federal government have a separate civil and criminal court D. unresolved cases can be automatically appealed to the Supreme Court

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