What do compulsive gambling and video game playing have in common with most addictive drugs?
a. They are associated with decreased heart rate
b. They prevent any changes in synaptic connections.
c. They increase the brain's synthesis of serotonin.
d. They increase dopamine release in one brain area.
d
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The state we are in when we are mentally aware and our nervous system is aroused is called __________.
A. altered state of consciousness B. waking consciousness C. self-awareness D. intelligence
Leonard is viewed as outgoing by his many friends, and he is often the center of attention because of his talkativeness. Based on research on personality traits relevant to desired work outcomes, Leonard is probably high on ____ and would probably be most successful as a(n) ____
a. agreeableness? accountant b. conscientiousness? librarian c. extraversion? salesperson d. emotional stability? medical records clerk
Regarding psychological health, marijuana
a. has a positive effect. b. can cause permanent problems with anxiety and depression. c. may precipitate schizophrenia in those with a genetic vulnerability. d. has long-term negative effects on cognitive functioning.
A distribution of means is a _________.
A. negative skew B. positive skew C. theoretical distribution D. population distribution