Sarah runs track for her high school, and generally runs the longer distances. She notices that even though she experiences pain as the race continues, she can count on eventually experiencing a brief break from the pain,

called the "runner's high." This is caused by the release of __________, neurotransmitters that inhibit pain and stimulate the immediate pleasure of rewards.
a. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
b. dopamine
c. endorphins
d. ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA)

Answer: C

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According to the Big Five model of personality, which is the best personality pattern?

a. being high in conscientiousness and openness to experience b. being high in conscientiousness and agreeableness c. being high in extroversion and low in neuroticism d. There is no one "best" personality pattern.

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