The most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90 percent of Americans, is
a. nicotine
b. caffeine
c. marijuana.
d. opium.
b
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Larry's house has caught fire, and he is trapped inside. The neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and one of the neighbors (an accountant) entered the house in an attempt to save Larry. Another neighbor tore away the screening around Larry's porch so that his dog could run to safety. The neighbor who tore away the screening hesitated at first because he was of the belief that it was wrong to destroy another's property. At the same time, he also was of the belief that he should attempt to rescue the dog. These conflicting beliefs constituted a(n) _______________.
A. "contradiction of values" B. supererogatory duty C. ethical dilemma D. legal contradiction
According to Freud, the _____ accounts for unconscious aggressive and destructive impulses
a) superego b) life instinct c) libido d) death instinct
If a caffeine dependent individual had her last caffeinated drink during the early afternoon, then the next morning she is likely:
a. able to wait several more hours before consuming more caffeine. b. no longer going to experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms. c. still alert from the previous caffeine use. d. experiencing caffeine withdrawal symptoms.
Which of the following is a progressive brain disorder typically associated with old age that leads to a gradual and irreversible decline in cognitive abilities?
A. cyclothymic disorder B. bipolar disorder C. Alzheimer's disease D. Crohn's disease