Curare, a poison, works by __________.
A. blocking receptor sites and acting as an antagonist for acetylcholine
B. stimulating the release of excessive amounts of acetylcholine
C. stimulating the release of neurotransmitters
D. inhibiting the production of inhibitory neurotransmitters
Answer: A
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Stephen is extremely ambitious. He has been in his current job for 12 months, and he has told everyone that if he doesn't get a promotion at his next evaluation, he will move on. He is always in a hurry and impatient with coworkers who don't have their work done on time. He spends long hours at work, coming early and staying late. Stephen would most likely be described as having:
a. antisocial personality disorder b. a Type A personality c. a Type B personality d. dependent personality disorder
Fred was born into a family with high musical talent. Both of his parents were professional musicians who encouraged and fostered his musical development
Throughout childhood, he practiced the guitar whenever he could and eventually became a professional musician himself. Which of the following best describes Fred's genotype? a. Fred's musical genes b. Fred's musical talent c. Fred's nurturing parents d. Fred's musical genes and musical talent
Dementia is to __________, as delirium is to __________
A) chronic brain disorder; acute brain disorder B) cognitive impairment; physical impairment C) reversible condition; irreversible condition D) vascular dementia; Alzheimer's disease
As a toddler, Aaron was very difficult to care for. He wanted constant attention and preferred his mother and grandmother's care to his father's. As an adult, Aaron is vain and a perfectionist. Although Freud and Watson might agree that __________________ shaped his adult personality, Watson might also say that his adult personality was influenced by ____________.
A. too much attention; his immediate environment B. early childhood experiences; habits learned in early childhood C. unmet desire for attention; an innate drive for attention D. lack of identification with his father; a less than stimulating environment as an adult