The ____ is a subcortical structure that participates in the regulation of thirst, temperature, hunger, sexual behavior, and aggression

a. hippocampus
b. hypothalamus
c. thalamus
d. cingulate cortex


ANSWER:
b

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Dr. Ahmed, a psychology researcher, believes that people develop an expectation that they will receive a reinforcer after making a response to a stimulus. Based on this information, it can be concluded that Dr. Ahmed is a proponent of the ________ theory.

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

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Jim dives into the water to help his drowning sister; Ivan dives into the water to help a total stranger because he wanted to impress his new girlfriend and is a trained lifeguard

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