Anatomists often group the nucleus accumbens, which participates in our sense of pleasure and reward, with the
a. reticular formation
b. vestibular system.
c. cranial nerve nuclei.
d. basal ganglia.
d
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a. behavioral psychology. b. kinesthetics. c. ergonomics. d. humanistic psychology.
Evidence supporting the genetic programming theories of aging comes from research showing that when human cells are permitted to divide in the laboratory, they can do so successfully only around __________ times
a) 10 b) 20 c) 50 d) 75
In correlational research, a graph can be constructed that plots the relationship between the two variables. What is the name of this special type of graph?
a. Residual plot b. Main effects plot c. Interaction plot d. Scatterplot
Recent models of the nervous system have tried to understand the brain in terms of
A) mechanical devices such as levers and fulcrums. B) the functions of computer programs. C) the flow of hydraulic fluid through nerves. D) wiring patterns used to produce telephone networks. E) ion flows through axon membranes.