The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been linked more than any other to the effects of addictive drugs is the nucleus __________

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: accumbens

Psychology

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To cope with stress, Chuck finds a quiet place, closes his eyes, and tries to clear his mind by concentrating on a sound. Chuck is using:

A. transcendental meditation B. progressive relaxation C. biofeedback D. appraisal counseling

Psychology

Insanity is a:

a. psychological term b. legal term c. behavioral term d. statistical term

Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in motivational research at the physiological level?

a. electrical stimulation of the brain b. chemical stimulation of the brain c. electrical recording of brain cell activity via EEG d. depriving a rat of food and observing how it's behavior changes

Psychology

Some investigators have concluded that the forms of logic required by Piagetian tasks

A) are heavily influenced by training, context, and cultural conditions. B) emerge spontaneously during middle childhood. C) emerge spontaneously during adolescence. D) show little variation worldwide.

Psychology