The Neurotransmitter Dopamine Is Associated with Systems That

question 51

Multiple Choice

The neurotransmitter dopamine is associated with systems that

• A) respond to reward.
• B) generate acute feelings of anxiety.
• C) block the effects of opiates.
• D) generate vertigo.

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond only to the actual stimulus associated with a reward or punishment.

Selective Retention

The psychological process whereby people more easily remember information that is consistent with their beliefs, values, and previous experiences, often leading to biased recollection.

Selective Exposure

The tendency of individuals to preferentially seek out and attend to information that conforms to their existing beliefs and values.