What is the role of the ventral prefrontal cortex in emotional behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should focus on the effects of damage to the ventral prefrontal cortex on
human emotion. The answer could begin with a brief retelling of the story of Phineas Gage. Next,
it should describe the effects of prefrontal lobotomies in humans. Finally, it must include a
description of the function of the ventral prefrontal cortex (primarily translating emotional
reactions into appropriate affect and behavior).
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Who has the least effective plan for decreasing the probability of teenage pregnancy in a school population? a. Ira, who says, "We need to convince our young people that teenage pregnancy can happen to them."
b. Denise, who says, "Teenage women should be more informed about how difficult it is to be a teenage parent.". c. Afi, who says, "We must do a better job of informing our students about contraception.". d. Dmitri, who says, "To eliminate teenage pregnancy, we must limit access to contraceptives.".
Which is not a component of the Type A behavior pattern?
(a) competitive behavior (b) an excessively casual attitude toward time (c) a high degree of hostility and aggression (d) a prolonged response to stress
Of the following reinforcement schedules, which is most effective in terms of creating a behavior that is resistant to extinction?
A) Operant punishment B) Continuous reinforcement C) Partial reinforcement D) Systematic desensitization E) None of the above
__________ conducted experimental ablation in animals whereas __________ applied the concept of experimental ablation to humans.
A. Flourens; Broca B. Broca; Flourens C. Müller; Flourens D. Müller; Broca