Penny Is a Graduate Student Studying Brain Abnormalities Associated with Alcoholism

question 6

Multiple Choice

Penny is a graduate student studying brain abnormalities associated with alcoholism. She most likely ascribes to:

• A)The moral model of addiction
• B)The disease model of addiction
• C)The idea that addiction is the result of poor coping methods
• D)The idea that addiction is the result of a gene-environment interaction

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst, as well as emotional and hormonal responses.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.

Prefrontal Area

A region in the frontal lobes of the brain implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.