Which of the following statements reflects "circumstantial evidence" for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?
a. Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) act as dopamine agonists, increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain.
b. Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) can produce symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease (a disorder due to insufficient dopamine).
c. The drug L-dopa, a dopamine agonist, is used to treat schizophrenic symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.
d. Amphetamines, which activate dopamine, can lessen psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia.
b
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In what way might only children have an advantage over children who have siblings?
A) They are likely to suffer from resource dilution. B) They are more likely to go to college than children with siblings. C) They are likely to show higher cognitive development and higher levels of academic achievement. D) They are less likely to engage in gender-stereotypical behaviors.
When nine-year-old Jenny was found by social workers in the attic of her family's home,
she looked more like a five-year-old physically, was mute, retarded, and emotionally damaged. Jenny most likely experienced a. too much sensory stimulation. b. a restricted environment. c. exposure to carcinogens. d. a psychologically enriched environment.