People with Damage to Their Prefrontal Cortex Perform Most Similarly

question 133

Multiple Choice

People with damage to their prefrontal cortex perform most similarly to _____ on gambling tasks.

• A)drug and alcohol abusers
• B)split-brain patients
• C)amnesiacs
• D)depressed individuals

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing various functions such as mood and behavior.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance and depressant that is found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, affecting the central nervous system.

Psychological Dependence

a form of dependence characterized by a perceived need to use a substance or engage in a behavior to achieve emotional or psychological well-being.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants, highly addictive and illegal.