Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on the endocrine system.
• B)Cocaine blocks the brain's production of glutamate and GABA.
• C)Drugs can decrease the levels of a neurotransmitter by blocking reabsorption (reuptake).
• D)Heavy methamphetamine use can cause damage to dopamine cells and lasting impairment.

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Definitions:

Analogy Heuristic

A rule of thumb that applies a solution that solved a problem in the past to a current problem that shares many features with the past problem.

Algorithm

A systematic, step-by-step procedure, such as a mathematical formula, that guarantees a solution to a problem of a certain type if applied appropriately and executed properly.

Working Backwards

is a problem-solving strategy that involves starting with the goal and sequentially planning the steps in reverse to reach the starting point.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, but can sometimes lead to cognitive biases.