Drugs can affect neurotransmitter systems in two main ways: either by altering the availability of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, or by
A. acting on the blood-brain barrier.
B. altering hormone levels.
C. acting directly on the receptors.
D. increasing blood pressure.
C
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How does a child raised in the city learn to fear snakes and respond emotionally to mere pictures of them?
a. The child was told repeatedly that "snakes are dangerous.". b. The child observed others reacting emotionally to the word snake or to snake images in the media. c. The child, like all humans, are born with a fear of snakes and other reptiles. d. The child has been bitten by other animals and generalizes this fear to all animals, including snakes.
Kris does poorly on factual multiple-choice tests in history and psychology. Kris is having trouble on tests that measure
a. syllogisms. b. divergent thought. c. convergent thought. d. intuitive thought.
When we consciously eject unwanted mental events from awareness, we are engaging in _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements about possible selves is FALSE?
A) They motivate one's current behavior. B) Adolescents' possible selves influence their alcohol use. C) They refer to past, present, and future selves. D) Adolescents' lack of positive expected selves relates to their antisocial behavior.