basic sound unit of a given language

changes in normal bodily functions that cause a drug user to experience

changes in normal bodily functions that cause a drug user to experience withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of use

domain of lifespan development that examines growth and changes in the body and brain, the senses, motor skills, and health and wellness

endocrine structure located inside the brain that releases melatonin

secretes a number of key hormones, which regulate fluid levels in the body, and a number of messenger hormones, which direct the activity of other glands in the endocrine system

people's expectations or beliefs influencing or determining their experience in a given situation

structure connected to the uterus that provides nourishment and oxygen to the developing baby

phase of the sexual response cycle that falls between excitement and orgasm

multiple genes affecting a given trait

lie detector test that measures physiological arousal of individuals as they answer a series of questions

hindbrain structure that connects the brain and spinal cord; involved in regulating brain activity during sleep

overall group of individuals that the researchers are interested in

two variables change in the same direction, both becoming either larger or smaller

adding an undesirable stimulus to stop or decrease a behavior