The primary brain area associated with substance abuse disorders is the
a. frontal cortex.
b. hypothalamus.
c. mesolimbic pathway.
d. anterior and posterior pleasure center.
c
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a. The fact that the brain changes in response to experience b. The fact that a rat brain has the same basic components as a human brain c. The fact that, as the result of hormonal differences, the male brain is smaller than the female brain d. The fact that the brain is built on a plan that is genetically determined
In Roger's theory, self-actualization refers to one's need to:
a. fulfill our biological needs b. develop our capacities in ways that are best for one's life c. maintain control over our lives d. overcome a sense of inferiority
In the movie Jurassic Park, the Tyrannosaurus Rex would respond to moving stimuli and subsequently be rewarded with dinner. Aware of the complex reptilian visual system, Jeff Goldblum began running so that he would divert the monster's attention away from the children, who were trapped in the Jeep. In this case, Jeff became an effective
a. generalized stimulus. c. punishment. b. discriminative stimulus. d. negative reinforcer.
Researchers use _________________ to determine whether the difference between groups is statistically significant
A) correlation coefficients B) descriptive statistics C) hypothesis testing D) vector analysis