Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens, which results in intensified feelings of pleasure due to the release of which neurotransmitter?

a. acetylcholine
b. melatonin
c. norepinephrine
d. dopamine


D

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____________________ is maximizing the time we have to our greatest advantage.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Truthful statements tend to be longer than lies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Creative individuals are

A) intolerant of ambiguity. B) rarely driven to succeed. C) willing to try again after failure. D) all highly productive.

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