Aside from the actions of a drug of abuse, describe two other circumstances where dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens are increased.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Increased dopamine levels occur when encountering natural reinforcers, such as palatable foods. They increase in the presence of something novel. They also increase in the presence of stimuli that predict positive outcomes.

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According to the five-factor model, these five factors appear to define the personality structure of people: extraversion, neuroticism, _____, _____, and openness to experience

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Sandra Scarr and Kathleen McCartney proposed the theory of genotype ? environment effects. Which subtype occurs in biological families because parents provide both genes and environment for their children?

a. passive genotype ??environment effects b. evocative genotype ??environment effects c. active genotype ??environment effects d. inactive genotype ??environment effects

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Extraversion is a major predictor of adult playfulness.

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Most people with psychological disorders can never be cured of their illness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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