Regarding marijuana and THC, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Marijuana intoxication is relatively subtle by comparison to drugs such as LSD or alcohol.
b. No overdose deaths from marijuana have been reported.
c. Since marijuana does not affect one's coordination, driving a car under its influence would not be a problem.
d. The THC in marijuana can suppress the body's immune system, increasing the risk of disease.
ANSWER: c
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a. Hostile interactions were associated with immunosuppression. b. Hostile interactions led to a higher rate of colds over the next month. c. Although hostile interactions raised blood pressure, it quickly returned to normal. d. The type of interaction had no demonstrated effect on any aspect of immune system functioning.
Regarding the malleability of traits, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In general, our personality traits are relatively stable characteristics. b. Students high in the traits of extraversion and agreeableness tend to embrace the carefree college lifestyle, while students high in conscientiousness will find it easier to study hard while in college. c. As people age, they tend to become more agreeable, conscientious, and emotionally stable. d. You are more likely to become the possible self that you imagine the more general, idealized, and less detailed you make your narrative about this possible self.
Joan's mom and dad believe that parents know best
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What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "unconventionality" to define abnormal behavior?
a. Norms are difficult to enumerate. b. Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal. c. Behavior that is considered disordered in one context may be acceptable in another. d. Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances. e. All norms are relative so there is no such thing as abnormality.