Which Era Is Sometimes Called the "Age of Dinosaurs

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which era is sometimes called the "age of dinosaurs"?

• A)Pleistocene
• B)Cenozoic
• C)Cretaceous
• D)Mesozoic
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Brain's Reward Pathways

Neural pathways in the brain that are activated by reward-related stimuli, playing a key role in the mechanisms of pleasure and reinforcement.

Ventral Tegmental Area

A part of the brain located in the midbrain that plays a key role in the reward system and the reinforcement of behavior through the release of dopamine.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, addiction, and fear.

Brain's Reward Pathway

A neural pathway in the brain that releases dopamine in response to experiences perceived as rewarding, motivating repetition of those behaviors.