A "runners high" is a feeling of pleasure and well-being that occurs following a run due to the brain releasing this compound to reduce our sensation of pain while we are running.

A. Dopamine
B. Endorphine
C. Norepinephrine
D. Serotonin


Answer: B

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Which of the following individuals is likely to be a more effective therapist?

a. Sam, who is trained in all the most current evidence-based treatments. b. Susan, who is very self-controlled, but conveys sympathy to her clients. c. Mary, who is very self-controlled and rarely expresses emotions directly to her clients. d. Andrew, who at times expresses his emotions very assertively.

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a. pseudoscience b. correlational studies c. random assignment d. introspection

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A) ?FR B) ?FT C) ?FI D) ?VT

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