Discuss the physiological effects of nicotine.
What will be an ideal response?
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? Nicotine operates on both the central and the peripheral nervous systems. It helps release several biochemicals in the brain, including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and the endogenous opioids.
? Nicotine's physiological effects actually resemble the fight-or-flight response.
? Nicotine addicts need nicotine to feel normal because of its effects on the body and the brain.
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Hysteria is the Greek word for
A) uterus. B) hysteria. C) neurosis. D) psychosis.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among the six approaches to understanding personality?
A. Only one of the approaches is probably correct. B. The six approaches complement one another and differ primarily in their focus. C. Although the six approaches occasionally vary only in emphasis, two or more approaches provide incompatible explanations. D. Because each of the approaches is comprehensive, personality psychologists need to align themselves with only one approach.