Downstream neurons connecting frontal lobe structures with the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and the VTA use _____ as their primary neurotransmitter.
A) dopamine
B) glutamate
C) GABA
D) serotonin
Answer: B) glutamate
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Cross-cultural studies employing the mirror self-recognition test reveal that self-recognition __________.
A. is simply a product of brain maturation B. only occurs when infants grow up with mirrors in their environment C. may occur earlier in cultures that prize individuality D. may occur later in cultures that punish children for being selfish
Once within the cerebral cortex, the magnocellular pathway continues, with a ventral branch sensitive to ____
a. details of shape b. facial features c. movement d. brightness
A person with a social dominance orientation is exhibiting
a. altruism. b. ethnocentrism. c. conservatism. d. liberalism.
How might blended families adapt more easily and better adjust after a remarriage?
A. if the stepparent adopts their new role slowly B. if the stepparent exerts authority immediately C. if the stepparent leaves disciplinary matters to the biological parent D. if the stepparent allows the child(ren) to take the initial steps toward developing a relationship