Loretta comes home from her day at high school terribly excited about the report card that she has received. She has earned all A's, and knows that her parents promised her $10 for every A that she receives
Which of the following processes is probably taking place in her brain in anticipation of this monetary reward?
a) an increase in noradrenaline activity
b) a decrease in acetylcholine activity
c) an increase in dopamine activity
d) a decrease in insulin activity
ANS: C, Dopamine activity has been found to be related to the expectation of pleasurable outcomes in various situations.
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A. anxiety disorders; depressive disorders B. mood disorders; tuberculosis C. substance abuse disorders; HIV/AIDS D. dissociative disorders; drug use disorders
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a. Intent to harm c. Psychological harm b. Physical harm d. Anger
Operant conditioning focuses on voluntary behaviors
a. True b. False
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a. 3 b. 16 c. 14 d. 24