A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered to the patient, resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain, is called ____________

a) prefrontal lobotomy
b) electroconvulsive therapy
c) trephining
d) relaxation training and meditation

ANS: b

Psychology

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The study determines that, relative to females, males tend to have lower creativity scores based on a standardized test of creativity. What type of research design is being used here? a. Two-Level, Double-Factor study with a manipulated independent variable b. Two-Level, Single-Factor study with a manipulated independent variable c. Two-Level, Double-Factor study with a nonmanipulated independent variable d. Two-Level, Single-Factor study with a nonmanipulated independent variable

Psychology

Nikolas is a nonconformist who is daring and likes to try new things. He is extremely imaginative and has a wide range of interests. Based on the five-factor model of personality, Nikolas would probably score

a. high in openness to experience. b. low in neuroticism. c. high in extraversion. d. high in agreeableness.

Psychology