The Primary Neurotransmitter of Addiction Is Produced in the _______

question 63

Multiple Choice

The primary neurotransmitter of addiction is produced in the _______ and affects the _______.

• A) prefrontal cortex;limbic system
• B) nucleus accumbens;limbic system and prefrontal cortex
• C) cerebellum;nucleus accumbens,prefrontal cortex,and limbic system
• D) ventral tegmental area;nucleus accumbens,prefrontal cortex,and limbic system
• E) ventral tegmental area;hippocampus

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Desirable Stimulus

A stimulus that is appealing and rewarding to an individual, prompting positive reactions.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or stimuli.

Operant-Conditioning Principles

A set of theories in behavioral psychology that posit behavior is shaped by its consequences, including reinforcement and punishment.