Primarily because of their low toxicity and absence of anticholinergic side-effects, ______________ are presently the recommended class of drugs for the treatment of depression in the elderly
a. tricyclic antidepressants
b. monoamine oxidase inhibitors
c. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
d. psychostimulants
c
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Which area of the limbic system will become more active, if you mentally plan a drive across town?
a. the bottom part of the amygdala b. the left side of the hypothalamus c. the top part of the thalamus d. the right side of the hippocampus
Jeffrey Dahmer admitted killing 15 young men. During his trial, the jurors considered his insanity plea. Wisconsin defines insanity using the Brawner rule, and the jurors decided that Dahmer was sane. According to Chapter 10, what potentially caused the jurors to come to this conclusion?
A. Dahmer was careful to kill his victims in a manner that minimized his chances of being caught suggesting that he appreciated that his behavior was wrong and could control it. B. The defense didn't present a convincing expert. C. They could find no evil motive for the defendant's actions. D. The jurors thought that he would be released if they voted him not guilty by reason of insanity.
Nerve endings detect coolness and wetness when rain falls on exposed skin. This is an example of ______.
A. sensation B. perception C. audition D. transduction
The genetic correlation between generalized anxiety disorder and major depression is __________
A) 52% B) 100% C) 37% D) 19%