What Would Cause a Rat to Become "Lazy" and Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

What would cause a rat to become "lazy" and be less likely to exert effort to obtain rewarding stimuli?

• A) Treatment with a dopamine agonist.
• B) Treatment with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
• C) Treatment with amphetamine.
• D) Treatment with a dopamine antagonist.

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Definitions:

Brain Regions

Specific areas within the brain that have distinct functions or roles in processing information and controlling behavior.

Stress Hormones

Hormones that are released in the body's response to stress, such as cortisol, which can affect various bodily functions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep.

Glucose

The form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy for body tissues. When its level is low, we feel hunger.