Which of the Following Mechanisms Can Produce Reinforcing Effects

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms can produce reinforcing effects?

• A) Inhibiting dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens.
• B) Blocking GABAA receptors in the ventral tegmental area.
• C) Activating GABAA receptors in the nucleus accumbens.
• D) Increasing GABA release from neurons terminating in the ventral tegmental area.

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