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Describe the Four Premises of Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural

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Describe the four premises of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.


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Reward Centers

Areas in the brain associated with the experience of pleasure, heavily involved in motivation, desire, and addiction.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, responsible for instinct and mood, controlling the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Addictive Disorders

A range of psychological conditions characterized by a compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.

Medulla

An area of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

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