Regarding the Experiments Using Intracranial Self-Stimulation (ICS) of the Pleasure

question 65

Multiple Choice

Regarding the experiments using intracranial self-stimulation (ICS) of the pleasure centers, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If the reward circuit was not turned off, a rat would ignore food, water, and sex in favor of bar pressing to receive ICS.
• B)Some of the rats constantly pressed the lever to get ICS for 15 to 20 hours, collapsing from exhaustion.
• C)Psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol and cocaine, activate the same pleasure pathways as ICS.
• D)No humans have ever undergone intracranial self-stimulation.

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