Which of the following best describes how cocaine works in the brain?
a. Cocaine works by binding on receptor sites that normally reuptake dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, resulting in more of these substances in the synapse, producing a rush.
b. Cocaine works by eliminating the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, resulting in a rush.
c. Cocaine works by increasing the amount of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine released into the synapse, producing a rush.
d. None of these
A
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a. a stronger sense of smell. b. a stronger sense of sight. c. fewer taste buds. d. a greater number of taste buds.
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A. incongruent self-concept that is interfering with daily functioning B. momentous event that classically conditioned a fear within them C. traumatic event in childhood now buried in their unconscious D. biological unfolding of the genetic code that is interfering with daily life
Which is an example of an incomplete dominant inheritance?
A. normal hearing B. hemophilia C. sickle-cell anemia D. dimples
A cognitive explanation for schizoid personality disorder proposes that the individual with this disorder believes that
a. he is basically alone. b. few people can be trusted. c. no one can live up to his or her expectations. d. he is misunderstood.