Most psychoactive drugs taken by humans primarily affect the ____
a. ?movement of ions across the membrane of the axon
b. ?activity of neurotransmitters in the synapse
c. ?development of myelin around the axon
d. ?creation or death of neurons in the brain
ANSWER:
b
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a. 60 minutes b. 6 hours c. 12 hours d. 24 hours
According to the Stress Response Dampening model, individuals who have had a stressful drug or alcohol experience are less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. ?the treat b. ?Carolyn c. ?Ollie d. ?the clicker
The study of how characteristics and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the interaction between genotype and experience is called
a. behavior genetics. c. ethological genetics. b. genetic counseling. d. psychological genetics.