The neurobiology that explains how most drugs are highly reinforcing involves:
a. direct action in the hippocampus area of the brain
b. the neurotransmitter dopamine
c. a larger reward center in the brain of addicts
d. increased blood flow to the brain when drugs are taken
b. the neurotransmitter dopamine
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Skinner believed that behavior can be controlled by:
a. its consequences. b. social learning. c. respondent conditioning. d. the reinforcement that precedes the behavior.
Instinct theory is a useful theory to describe human behavior.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Greg and Diana often begin their sexual activity with Greg putting on a striptease show for Diana. They both report great satisfaction and excitement with this activity. In fact, Greg says that he gets aroused by exposing himself, and Diana reports getting aroused when she watches him undress. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Greg is an exhibitionist, and Diana is a voyeur. B. Greg has gender dysphoria, and Diana has a fetishistic disorder. C. Both Diana and Greg have nonspecific fetishes because they admit to getting sexually excited by their atypical behaviors. D. Neither Greg nor Diana should be diagnosed with an exhibitionist or voyeuristic disorder because these behaviors involve consenting individuals.
In general, fathers spend less time than mothers with their children because
a. they have poor caregiving abilities. b. mothers place too much pressure on them to engage in caregiving activities. c. they may lack confidence in their caregiving abilities. d. infants do not form strong attachments to their fathers.