Why has Naloxone been helpful in research on opiates?

a) It imitates the effects of morphine.
b) It blocks the effects of endorphins.
c) It stimulates production of endorphins.
d) It reduces the symptoms of withdrawal from heroin.

b

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A physician at a hospital in the late 1800s has read about the disease called general paresis. Which of the following patients is most likely to receive such a diagnosis?

a. Alice, whose symptoms include restlessness and agitation b. Brenda, whose symptoms include insomnia and obsession c. Bob, whose symptoms include lack of appetite and suicidal thoughts d. Al, whose symptoms include delusions of grandeur and progressive paralysis

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Students of psychology are often frustrated because there

are very few, if any, clear-cut answers to many of their questions. What is the primary limiting factor in obtaining first-hand knowledge of questions such as the long-term effects of child abuse or the effects of smoking marijuana on a pregnancy? A) Most people in the general public are not concerned with these issues. B) It is difficult to find people who are victims of abuse or mothers who smoke marijuana during pregnancy. C) Ethical guidelines in research prevent psychologists from carrying out many of these studies. D) Institutional review boards encourage participation in studies that may be harmful to participants either mentally or physically.

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