The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia was developed in part due to research on the effects of psychoactive drugs in the brain. Drugs that _____ dopamine activity in mesolimbic areas of the brain are associated with a reduction in _____ symptoms of schizophrenia such as _____.

A) enhance; negative; hallucinations
B) reduce; positive; delusions
C) enhance; positive; social withdrawal
D) reduce; negative; poverty of speech


B) reduce; positive; delusions

Psychology

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According to sociologist Ronald Knapp, of all the problematic aspects of parenting, the most devastating to the parent is

a. to discover that the child is using drugs. b. an unwanted pregnancy. c. to learn that the child has committed a felony. d. the loss of a child through death. e. all of the above.

Psychology

The expectations cultures have for males and females are different from the time they ____. However, the degree of the differences ____

a. are conceived; are minimal among cultures b. are born; varies greatly among cultures c. reach puberty; is consistent among cultures d. reach adulthood; are minimal among nations

Psychology

As Arnett states, "Longitudinal studies are often viewed as methodologically preferable to cross sectional studies." Explain why

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross refers to the stage of ________ as a time for "anticipatory grief," when patients mourn the prospect of their own deaths.

A. bargaining B. depression C. denial D. anger

Psychology