Electrically Stimulating a Certain Region of the Hypothalamus Produces Feelings

question 120

True/False

Electrically stimulating a certain region of the hypothalamus produces feelings of intense pleasure.

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Definitions:

Symptom Substitution

Symptom substitution is the theory suggesting that if the underlying cause of a symptom is not addressed, new symptoms will emerge to replace the original ones.

Personality Disorder

A long-standing, inflexible, maladaptive pattern of behaving and relating to others, which usually begins in early childhood or adolescence.

Maladaptive Patterns

Behaviors or thought processes that may impede a person's ability to adjust to certain situations, often leading to psychological stress or dysfunction.

Longstanding

Existing for a long time or having a history that extends far back.