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jon_i

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Natural and drug reinforcement results from _____ release within the _____.
 
  A) GABA; amygdala
  B)dopamine; nucleus accumbens
  C) ACh; hippocampus
  D) glycine; cerebellum
  E) serotonin; cingulated cortex

Question 2

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement?
 
  A) A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
  B) A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a rush.
  C) A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of shock through the floor of the chamber.
  D) A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
  E) A child is sent to his room after screaming at the dinner table.


DHRUVSHAH

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: The concept of negative reinforcement is illustrated by the example in which a man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.


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