The Reinforcing Effect of Caffeine Appears to Be Due To

question 17

Multiple Choice

The reinforcing effect of caffeine appears to be due to:

• A)increased release of dopamine in reward and motivation areas of the brain.
• B)increased release of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex.
• C)decreased release of dopamine in reward and motivation areas of the brain.
• D)increased release of dopamine throughout the brain.

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Definitions:

Pharmacological Treatment

The use of drugs and medications to manage or cure diseases and conditions, including mental health disorders.

Childhood GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in children, characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as performance in school or the safety of loved ones, which is persistent and not limited to specific situations.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.