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Introduction to Psychology 11th Edition

Introduction to Psychology (11th Edition)

Book Edition11th Edition
Author(s)Kalat
ISBN9781305271555
PublisherCengage Learning
SubjectPsychology
Section 15.1: An Overview of Abnormal Behavior
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Section 15.2: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Section 15.3: Substance-Related Disorders
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Section 15.4: Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Autism
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Section 15.5: Treatment of Mental Illness
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Chapter 15, Section 15.3, Review Questions , Exercise 1
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Nearly all addictive substances and addictive behaviors affect the brain in what way?

(a) They cause a shift of blood flow toward mainly the right hemisphere.

(b) They increase release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in certain brain areas.

(c) They increase the velocity of action potentials.

(d) They increase the rate at which nutrients cross the blood-brain barrier.

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