How Do Both Amphetamines and Cocaine Produce Their Desired Effects

question 147

Multiple Choice

How do both amphetamines and cocaine produce their desired effects?

• A)by indirectly stimulating the internal reward centre or pleasure pathway of the brain
• B)by directly stimulating the internal reward centre or pleasure pathway of the brain
• C)by enhancing the activity of GABA in the septal-hippocampal system
• D)by increasing beta-endorphin release

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Definitions:

Punishment

The application of an aversive stimulus following some behaviour designed to decrease the probability of that behaviour.

Modelling

The process of creating representations of complex systems or behaviors to simplify analysis and understanding.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Behaviour

Refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to their environment.