MacDonald and Her Colleagues (2000) Found That Intoxicated People Administered

question 26

Multiple Choice

MacDonald and her colleagues (2000) found that intoxicated people administered stronger shocks and felt angrier when thinking about

• A) their physical shortcomings.
• B) their grades in college.
• C) relationship conflicts.
• D) their families.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information to various parts of the brain.

Pleasure Centres

Areas of the brain, notably within the limbic system, that are believed to be responsible for the sensation of pleasure elicited by certain activities or substances.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger).

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, crucial for regulating basic life functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.