A nearly constant state of worry and concern characterizes___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
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It is difficult to see a chameleon that has blended in with its background because
a. of the principle of common fate. b. we cannot easily distinguish between figure and ground. c. of the perceptual principle of shape constancy. d. of the illusion of relative size.
Regarding the biochemical aspects of schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Amphetamine, LSD, and PCP produce effects that partially mimic the symptoms of schizophrenia. b. The same drugs used to treat LSD overdoses tend to alleviate psychotic symptoms. c. Many researchers believe that schizophrenia is related to disturbances in the brain's acetylcholine systems. d. Scientists believe that the schizophrenic brain may produce some substance similar to a psychedelic drug.
The mesostriatal pathway, also known as the nigrostriatal pathway, uses the neurochemical
A. dopamine and is important in movement. B. dopamine and is important in the development of Parkinson's disease. C. norepinephrine and is important in vigilance. D. serotonin and is important in mood.
Concerned about his family's health, Kent instituted a "no dessert policy" for his family. One night, after his daughter had a bad day at school, she asked for dessert and he gave her a cookie. Later that same week, she asked Kent again for a cookie after dinner but this time he refused. How is his refusal likely to affect her behavior?
A. She will no longer ask for dessert after dinner. B. She will begin asking for dessert at a different time. C. She will continue to beg for dessert but eventually give up. D. She will only ask for dessert after a bad day at school.