Dr. Stevens, a drug addiction researcher, hopes to find a drug that will stop heroin addiction. Which area of the brain is most likely a focus of Dr. Stevens’ research?

a. the hypothalamus
b. the hippocampus
c. the nucleus accumbens
d. the amygdala


ANSWER:
c

Psychology

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a. Carrying on the family name b. Having accomplishments remembered by others c. Donating body organs d. None of the above.

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Ethological theory states that attachment develops automatically in order to promote

a. emotional expressiveness. b. survival. c. reinforcement of parental actions. d. display rules for emotionality.

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An observed score is comprised of the:

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