Neuropeptide Y Exerts Its Strongest Hunger-Stimulating Effect ____

question 211

Multiple Choice

Neuropeptide Y exerts its strongest hunger-stimulating effect ____.

• A) in the lateral hypothalamus
• B) in the ventromedial hypothalamus
• C) outside of the lateral hypothalamus
• D) on the thalamus

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Definitions:

Species-Specific Predispositions

Innate behavioral tendencies or characteristics that are unique to particular species, influencing their ability to learn or react in specific ways.

Concurrent Schedules

In operant conditioning, it refers to two or more reinforcement schedules that operate simultaneously for two or more behaviors.

Observational Learning

A learning process whereby individuals acquire new behaviors or information by watching and imitating others.

Cognitions

Cognitions refer to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.