Recent Research Trends in Psychology Involve Two Areas Largely Ignored

question 39

Multiple Choice

Recent research trends in psychology involve two areas largely ignored by early behaviorists.These two areas are

• A) observable and measurable responses.
• B) cognition (thinking) and physiological processes.
• C) classical and operant conditioning.
• D) the effect of environmental events and the behavior of lower animals.

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Definitions:

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters released into the synaptic gap are absorbed back into the presynaptic neuron, terminating the neurotransmitter's action.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter important for feeling pleasure and regulating mood, motivation, and reward.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Derived From Plants

A phrase indicating that a substance is obtained or extracted from plant sources.