Which of the Following Is True About the Brain Reward

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the brain reward system?

• A) It represents an emergent brain property that has arisen independent of natural selection.
• B) It is a reflex of the peripheral nervous primarily under autonomic control.
• C) It is housed in the thalamus and primarily regulates the enteric division of the autonomic nervous system.
• D) It utilizes the neurotransmitter dopamine and is affected by drug addiction.

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Definitions:

Self-Perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting people deduce their attitudes and feelings from observing their own behavior and the situations in which this behavior occurs.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland, sleep, and sex drive.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in the front of the head, responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling impulses.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly those related to survival, such as fear and the fight-or-flight response.