Olympic divers seem to thrive on the thrill of plunging headfirst from a height of over 75 feet at about 35 miles per hour. Which of the following is the best explanation scientific reason has found thus far for why they might seek this kind of "high"?
A. They are naturally fearless, extroverted sensation, and attention seekers.
B. Their brains show more activation in regions associated with reward and less ability to regulate that activity.
C. They are biologically different from people who do not seek out intense psychological arousal.
D. They have high levels of an enzyme that breaks down key neurotransmitters in the brain.
Answer: B
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