Motivation, reward, and the planning of behavior are influenced

by this neurotransmitter with reduced feelings of
pleasure as well as Parkinson's disease being linked with a deficiency of it. This excitatory neurotransmitter is
a. dopamine.
b. GABA.
c. serotonin.
d. glutamate.


ANSWER: a

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One of the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome may be ______________, which is

a condition where breathing suddenly stops. a. pertussis b. tetanus c. polio d. sleep apnea

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What comparison occurs when a dysfunctional sample comparison method is used to evaluate the clinical significance of an effect?

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According to Canadian researchers Lymburne and Roesch (1999), the insanity defence does not put the public at risk because:

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