Jorge was walking his dog, Duke, when they encountered a female dog who appeared to be in heat. Duke became excited and started barking. What part of Duke's brain was likely responsible for his response?
A. paraventricular nucleus
B. medial amygdala
C. ventromedial hypothalamus
D. median preoptic area
Answer: B
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The state legislature is considering enacting measures that will have an impact in reducing suicide rates. Which of the following individuals who are testifying before a legislative committee will be able to provide the most empirical support for his or
her suggestion? a. Al, who wants to reduce access to guns b. Jim, who wants to make suicide a criminal offense c. Stacey, who wants public service announcements focused on famous suicides d. Randy, who wants to establish crisis lines to handle calls from individuals contemplating suicide
A key concept in the psychodynamic explanation of transvestic disorder, exhibitionistic disorder, sexual sadism disorder, and sexual masochism disorder is ____
a. excessive superego c. inadequate id impulses b. castration anxiety d. the defense mechanism of projection
Liz is 36 weeks pregnant. A rise in her baby’s heart rate is probably followed within five seconds by __________
A) a burst of motor activity B) a period of sleep C) a rise in Liz’s heart rate D) a drop in Liz’s body temperature
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Using positive messaging has been shown to be effective in spurring healthy behaviors in older adults.