A lack of what neurotransmitter could lead to unchecked activation of the brain?

A. GABA
B. norepinephrine
C. cortisol
D. epinephrine


Answer: A

Psychology

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The ______ is an international test, taken by 15-year-olds in 50 nations, that is designed to measure problem solving and cognition in daily life

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which of the following statements is true about adolescent delinquency?

A) The late-onset type is far more likely to lead to a life-course pattern of aggression and criminality than the early-onset type. B) Most research on adolescent delinquency has focused on boys from middle- and upper-SES families. C) Early-onset youngsters seem to inherit traits that predispose them to aggressiveness and also show subtle deficits in cognitive functioning. D) The longer antisocial young people spend in prison, the less likely they are to sustain a life of crime.

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According to Erikson, the period of post-adolescence into the early 30s that focuses on developing close relationships with others is called

a) intimacy-versus-isolation stage. b) postformal thought. c) social clock. d) social role.

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