The primary structure in the brain that appears to support learning by reinforcement is the ______.

a. hippocampus
b. cerebral cortex
c. reticular formation
d. basal ganglia


Ans: D

Psychology

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a. choice reaction-time tasks c. reasoning questions b. novelty problems d. question-response assessments

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A. reaction arc B. feedback system C. somatic hierarchy D. autonomic connection

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The most lethal component of a Type A personality is:

a) perfectionism. b) hostility. c) time urgency. d) competition.

Psychology