People Diagnosed with Intermittent Explosive Disorder Show ________ on Exposure

question 105

Multiple Choice

People diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder show ________ on exposure to pictures of humans with angry facial expressions when placed in an fMRI scanner.

• A) increased activation of the orbitofrontal cortex
• B) increased activation of the amygdala
• C) increased activation of the visual cortex
• D) increased activation of the olfactory bulbs

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A psychological theory stating that an individual's motivation to engage in an activity is influenced by the expected outcome and the value of that outcome to the individual.

Expectancy

In psychology, a theory that explains the motivation behind choices, suggesting that people are motivated to act in a certain way because they expect their actions will lead to their desired goal.

Instrumentality

In expectancy theory, the belief that a certain level of performance will lead to a specific outcome or reward.

Effort

The amount of energy, work, or concentration applied towards a task or goal.