Behavioral Neuroscience-Neuromodulators and Drugs (GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Psychology): Questions 1 - 3 of 3
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Question number: 1
» Behavioral Neuroscience » Neuromodulators and Drugs
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Though cocaine is a (n) ________, heroin is a (n) ________, and marijuana is a (n) ________, they can all produce euphoria.
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| a. | amphetamine; opiate; psychedelic |
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| b. | stimulant; opiate; unclear category |
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| c. | Depressant, stimulant, opiate |
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| d. | stimulant; psychedelic; depressant |
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| e. | psychedelic; stimulant; unclear category |
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Question number: 2
» Behavioral Neuroscience » Neuromodulators and Drugs
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The females of many species release these chemicals to signal their sexual availability to males of their species. The chemicals are
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | pheromones |
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| b. | dopamine |
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| c. | steroids |
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| d. | perfumes |
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| e. | odorants |
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Question number: 3
» Behavioral Neuroscience » Neuromodulators and Drugs
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Drugs that attempt to impact behavior generally try to
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| Choice (5) | Response | |
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| a. | speed up the action potential |
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| b. | stimulate the nodes of Ranvier |
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| c. | stimulate the axon hillock |
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| d. | increase the number of neurons present in the brain |
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| e. | hinder or facilitate the transmission of “message” at the synaptic junction |
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