In His Freshman Year of College,Ronald Began to Behave Irrationally

question 29

Multiple Choice

In his freshman year of college,Ronald began to behave irrationally and hear voices that were not really there.A psychiatrist diagnosed him as schizophrenic and prescribed a drug to reduce the psychosis Ronald was experiencing.The intended effect of the drug is likely to

• A)elevate the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
• B)block or reduce the sensitivity of dopamine receptors.
• C)increase dopamine activity in the brain.
• D)block the reuptake of norepinephrine by neurons.

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Definitions:

Moral Orientations

The underlying attitudes, beliefs, or perspectives that guide an individual's decisions and judgments about what is right and wrong.

Abstract Rights

Refers to theoretical rights that are not tied to any concrete physical or legal reality but are considered fundamental ethical principles.

Kohlberg's Theory

A psychological framework proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests moral development occurs in six stages, from obedience and punishment orientation to universal ethical principles.

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or benefits, as in the mutual reduction of tariffs or the return of favors between individuals or states.