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Biological Basis of Behavior

Question 1
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Which type of alcohol affects neural firing?

Question 2
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How may MDMA (Ecstasy) induce feelings of empathy, euphoria or heightened sensations?

Question 3
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What is a potential long-term effect of chronic cocaine use on neural firing?

Question 4
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Which drug is most likely to increase neural firing by inhibiting reuptake of dopamine in the synapses?

Question 5
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What impact does cocaine primarily exert upon neurotransmitter function in synaptic transmission?

Question 6
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From a cognitive perspective, how might a psychologist understand an individual's abnormal fear response to non-threatening stimuli?

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Which scenario best exemplifies a violation of ethical guidelines in psychological research?

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Question 8
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What effect does cocaine have on dopamine levels within a neuron's synapse during neural firing?

Question 9
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What would be a likely result if a neuron is exposed to an excess amount of GABA?

Question 10
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What complex issue arises from evidence suggesting psychostimulants prescribed for ADHD might slightly improve focus capacities among individuals who do not have ADHD but come with increased risk exposure?