The Region of the Brain That Influences Hunger, Thirst, and Body

question 74

Multiple Choice

The region of the brain that influences hunger, thirst, and body temperature and contains the so-called reward centers of the brain is the:

• A) cerebrum.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) frontal lobe.
• D) motor cortex.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens, or increases the frequency of, a desired behavior.

Strengthen Behaviour

The process of increasing the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated through reinforcement or reward.

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