Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Effects of Having

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the effects of having serotonin transporter gene alleles, rather than long alleles?

• A) People with alleles tend to experience stronger negative emotions than people with long alleles.
• B) People with alleles are at higher overall risk of psychopathology than people with long alleles.
• C) People with alleles tend to be more agreeable and conscientious than people with long alleles.
• D) People with alleles tend to be more reactive to social and emotional qualities of the environment than people with long alleles.

Identify the major neurotransmitters involved in addiction and their roles.

Describe the brain regions involved in the brain's reward pathway and their functions.

Understand the differences and similarities between physical and psychological dependence on drugs.

Comprehend the social and personal consequences of drug abuse, including its impact on college students.

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