Regarding Ecstasy use, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Ecstasy causes brain cells to release extra amounts of acetylcholine.
b. Ecstasy diminishes sexual performance, impairing erections and delaying orgasms in both men and women.
c. Ecstasy intensifies the impact of the music at "rave" parties, overstimulating the brain and resulting in a "rebound" depression.
d. Ecstasy use in North America has declined slightly from a peak around 2002.
ANSWER: a
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a. Disregard "grapevine" gossip about faculty members. b. Take courses from men only if they are over the age of 40 or 45. c. Make herself familiar with the sexual harassment policies and procedures on campus. d. Avoid making eye contact with male professors in the classroom.
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a) There are insignificant cultural differences in absolute recognition of facial expressions. b) Individualistic cultures are better at recognizing negative emotions than are collectivistic cultures. c) Collectivism is associated with higher recognition rates for some facial expressions. d) Collectivism is associated with greater intensity ratings for some facial expressions.
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A. reciprocity B. multidirectionality C. plasticity D. homeostasis