The key function associated with the substantia nigra is:
a. control of basic life support functions (such as heart rate and breathing)
b. acting as an important relay station for visual and auditory information
c. the release of dopamine into the brain
d. control of motivation and emotional responses
C
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a. South to north b. North to south c. East to west d. West to east
Donatello is using the guidelines for reinforcement with her son Giovanni. Donatello tells her son, "Giovanni, when you clean up all of your toys, you'll get a gold star on your chart.". Which guideline is Donatello working with?
a. using social reinforcement to maintain the behavior b. selecting a reinforcer c. applying the reinforcer d. tracking the frequency of desired behavior e. explaining the contingency
The intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed body image and refusal to maintain normal weight are common symptoms/characteristics of:
a. binge eating disorder c. bulimia nervosa b. anorexia nervosa d. somatoform disorder
The hindbrain consists of the ____.
A. tectum, tegmentum, and reticular formation B. thalamus and hypothalamus C. spinal cord and cranial nerves D. medulla, pons, and cerebellum