PSYCH EXAM 1?

dyslexia

Being left-handed appears to provide a somewhat greater-than-average probability of having _____.

Which of these is a function of prolactin?

It regulates the growth of muscles, bones, and glands.

Which of the following statements highlights the relationship between dopamine and schizophrenia?

People with schizophrenia may have more receptor sites for dopamine in an area of the brain that is involved in emotional responding.

Which of the following statements is true of structuralism?

Structuralism argues that the mind consists of three basic elements: sensations, feelings, and images.

Botulism

Which of the following diseases stems from food poisoning and prevents the release of acetylcholine?

Mutation

__________is best defined as a sudden variation in an inheritable characteristic, as distinguished from a variation that results from generations of gradual selection.

Norepinephrine

__________is produced largely by neurons in the brain stem and acts both as a neurotransmitter and as a hormone.

Glial cells

__________remove dead neurons and waste products from the nervous system.

is a neurotransmitter that controls muscle contractions.​

norepinephrine