Brain Imaging Studies Have Revealed Increased Dopaminergic Activity in the _____

question 157

Multiple Choice

Brain imaging studies have revealed increased dopaminergic activity in the _____ when heterosexual men look at pictures of attractive women and in individuals who think that they are about to receive money.

• A)nucleus accumbens
• B)pons
• C)prefrontal cortex
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher known for his theory of habitus and concepts of cultural capital, social capital, and symbolic violence.

Economic Relationships

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Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and political theorist best known for his theories about capitalism and communism.

Socioeconomic Status

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.