In Order to Encourage the Association Between Two Stimuli,a Researcher

question 140

Multiple Choice

In order to encourage the association between two stimuli,a researcher should:

• A) give subjects plenty of time between the stimuli so that they can try to remember their association.
• B) only pair the stimuli once or twice so the subjects won't get bored.
• C) make sure the subjects are told that the two stimuli are associated.
• D) pair the stimuli many times and keep the time between presentations of the stimuli short.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Reuptake

The process by which serotonin is reabsorbed by a nerve cell after it has been released into a synapse.

Glutamate Release

The process by which the neurotransmitter glutamate is expelled from the presynaptic neuron into the synaptic cleft, where it can then bind to and activate receptors on the postsynaptic neuron.

Mesolimbic Dopamine Pathway

A key component of the brain's reward system, involved in the regulation of pleasure, reward, and motivation, primarily using the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Mesocortical Pathway

A neural pathway connecting the ventral tegmental area of the brain to the prefrontal cortex, involved in cognition and emotion.