Atypical antipsychotic drugs alleviate schizophrenia with fewer side effects than other drugs because they ____.
A. stimulate dopamine synapses instead of blocking them
B. act at acetylcholine synapses instead of dopamine synapses
C. have a greater effect on dopamine type D2 receptors
D. more strongly antagonize serotonin type 5-HT2 receptors
Answer: D
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When bad things happen to her, Toni responds by practicing an “attitude of gratitude”: listing all the good things in her life that she is thankful for. This is an example of emotion-focused coping. 2. Problem-focused coping is always more effective than emotion-focused coping. 3. Social support is associated with decreased mortality even among those who are critically ill. 4. Social support is never a bad thing. 5. About half of all Americans regularly participate in some type of religious activity. 6. With respect to heart disease, hostility is the “key ingredient” in the Type A 7. People with an external locus of control are MORE likely to exercise than are people with an internal locus of control 8. As reflected in visits to the campus health center, high physical fitness may completely counteract the effects of high stress among college students.
Coping with stress by rewarding oneself is an example of
a. self-blame. c. self-indulgence. b. catharsis. d. defensive coping.
Which of the following women is at the greatest risk for delivering a child with Down Syndrome?
A. Rebecca, age 40 B. Marcie, age 21 C. Karen, age 30 D. Tara, age 36
Maturation is the process by which children learn the behaviors, attitudes, and expectations required of them by their society or culture
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.