The Case of Patient N

question 30

Multiple Choice

The case of Patient N.suggests that the urge to smoke comes from activity of the

• A) lateral hypothalamus.
• B) nucleus accumbens.
• C) hippocampus.
• D) amygdala.
• E) insula.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud, emphasizing the exploration of unconscious thoughts and emotions to understand and resolve psychological issues.

Unconscious Conflicts

Deep-seated psychological struggles that reside outside of conscious awareness, often stemming from repressed emotions or desires, which can influence behavior and mental health.

Operant Conditioning

A learning principle where behaviors are influenced by their consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Skinner's Principles

The core ideas developed by B.F. Skinner surrounding behaviorism, including concepts like operant conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment to explain and modify behavior.