The Berkeley Team of Sociologists Who Critically Analyzed the Bell

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Berkeley team of sociologists who critically analyzed The Bell Curve found that:

• A) racial differences in intelligence are biologically determined
• B) racial differences in intelligence are socially caused
• C) inequities in intelligence cannot be removed by implementing good social policies
• D) men have genetic advantages over women when it comes to intelligence

Identify and differentiate between various categories of psychoactive drugs, such as stimulants, depressants, opiates, and hallucinogens.

Recognize the physiological and psychological effects of stimulants, including their impact on blood pressure and pain sensitivity.

Discuss the risks and potential uses of amphetamines in achieving personal goals and their associated temptations.

Explain the concept of drug tolerance and the body's response to repeated use of substances, focusing on endorphin production.

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Definitions:

Ganglion Cells

Neurons whose axons form the optic nerve.

Axon Terminals

The endpoints of axons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with neighboring neurons or muscle cells.

Dendrites

Root-like structures, attached to the cell body of a neuron, that receive impulses, or incoming messages, from other neurons.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a critical role in the activation of muscle action, learning, and memory.