Brain imaging studies have revealed increased dopaminergic activity in the _____ when heterosexual men look at pictures of attractive women and in individuals who think that they are about to receive money.
A) nucleus accumbens
B) pons
C) prefrontal cortex
D) cerebellum
A) nucleus accumbens
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A. be in their age-appropriate class B. take advanced mathematics in high school C. drop out D. make the Honor Roll
Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include a. universal programs
b. selected interventions. c. indicated interventions. d. all of the above
Which of the following statements is the most accurate with regard to autobiographical memories?
a. When autobiographical memories are impaired, the episodic content contained within them will cause a blockage of access to related semantic content. b. Autobiographical memories can involve both episodic and semantic content. c. Autobiographical memories are highly accurate from as early as 3 months of age. d. It is not possible to have an autobiographical memory that has only semantic or episodic content but not both.
_______ is commonly used as a dependent variable in an experiment examining attention
a. Reaction time b. Heart rate c. Pupil diameter d. Trained introspection