In Several Studies, Researchers Have Given Some Participants a High

question 8

Multiple Choice

In several studies, researchers have given some participants a high dose of acetaminophen, and others a placebo. Participants then complete a laboratory task in which they are apparently rejected by other people. Which of the following best summarizes the implications of these studies' results?

• A) Social pain and physical pain share similar neural mechanisms.
• B) People experience rejection as emotionally hurtful.
• C) Acetaminophen is an effective painkiller.
• D) Acetaminophen alters people's behavior in social situations.

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, regulating sleep and wake patterns.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and muscle tone.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain or body.