A lack of what neurotransmitter could lead to unchecked activation of the brain?
A. GABA
B. norepinephrine
C. cortisol
D. epinephrine
Answer: A
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Studies of the long-term benefits of psychostimulant medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder show
a. significant improvement in both learning and behavior. b. no significant improvement in learning or behavior. c. improved learning but no improvement in behavior. d. improved behavior but no improvement in learning.
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
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.
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.