In making decisions, adolescents, more often than adults,

What will be an ideal response?


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You place a rubber band around your wrist. Every time you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk, "pop" the rubber band as mild punishment. This technique is known as

a. covert sensitization. b. thought stopping. c. desensitization. d. implosion.

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In addition to its effects on the GABA receptor, alcohol also affects ______.

A. acetylcholine receptors B. opiate receptors C. benzodiazepine receptors D. adenosine release

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Cathy just gave her pet rat a Froot Loop as a special treat. How is the rat's brain likely responding to the enjoyable properties of this treat?

A. by decreasing serotonin reuptake in the cortex B. by increasing dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens C. by blocking acetylcholine levels in the hippocampus D. by modulating GABA levels in the amygdala

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Which of the following is a true statement about the physical growth and development in infants and children?

A. Children grow fastest between the ages 3 and 6. B. Boys are slightly smaller than girls at most ages. C. A newborn baby's head is disproportionately large. D. Teething in infants usually begins after the child's first birthday.

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