Liam Is Reading a Magazine Article About a New "Wonder

question 70

Multiple Choice

Liam is reading a magazine article about a new "wonder drug" and finds himself wondering who participated in the study, and upon what evidence the claims are based. Liam's thinking illustrates the idea that ​

• A)motives and expectations can color our experiences. ​
• B)information needs to be viewed with a certain degree of skepticism.
• C)single-cause explanations are often inaccurate.
• D)sciences do not exist in a cultural vacuum.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that reduces neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Dopamine Antagonist

A type of medication or substance that blocks the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which can be used to treat various psychiatric and neurological diseases.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors, often resulting in delusions and hallucinations.

Meninges

Layers of protective tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.