Through the stimulation of which brain region do addictive drugs cause the neurotransmitter dopamine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of pleasure?

a. pons
b. nucleus accumbens
c. lateral reticular formation
d. pineal gland


B

Psychology

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When conducting research with small children, it is a good idea for the researcher and the child to always have another adult present during the testing. This is done in order to _____

a. protect the child from abuse by the researcher b. protect the researcher from false accusations of abuse by the child c. be sure that the child behaves in accordance with the researcher's expectations d. both a and b

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A) some factor or condition has kept them from growing as well as they should have. B) SGA infants tend to have a much poorer prognosis or outlook than preterm infants. C) Both A and B are true. D) Neither A or B is true.

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

Psychology