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Which of the following terms means “any difficulty birthing”?

Maria’s parents were surprised to learn that ____________ proved to be effective in the treatment of their daughter, even though her disorder, autism, has biological origins.

Alcohol molecules closely resemble the ________________ neurotransmitter.

The primitive part of the brain, which most adolescents utilize, that is quick to anger, impulsive, and involved in risk-taking behaviors is known as the ________________.

Veterans returning from combat may experience flashbacks and nightmares and feel as if they are still under threat even though they are now safe.  If this occurs, what disorder could they be diagnosed with? 

The 2012 U.S. drought was mostly caused by a ridge of high pressure.  How did it affect the Tallahassee area?

Please note the the bonus questions are actually going to count for 2 points each.  I just had to put zero points possible so it wouldn’t become part of the regular test points.   What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

Acculturation is the process by which members of minority groups come to identify with and feel part of the mainstream culture.  List the four ways a person may try to balance ethnic identity and acculturation. 

_______________ is defined as a general mental ability assumed by many theorists to underlie specific mental abilities and talent.

The average intelligence test score of contemporary IQ tests is usually set arbitrarily at 100, and the tests are constructed so that about two-thirds of all people score between 85 – 115.