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Which system is illustrated here? What is thought to be its function? This system is believed to be composed of two separate pathways: Name them and discuss.
 
  Label each of the 9 indicated structures using each of these 9 terms: prefrontal cortex, dorsal striatum, substantia nigra, amygdala, nucleus accumbens, limbic cortex, ventral tegmental area, septum, and olfactory tubercle.
   What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss current approaches to the mechanisms of addiction and concerns over the drug self-administration paradigm.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
30 for naming the system and the two pathways
25 for relevant discussion
45 for correctly labeling the nine structures

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
25 for discussing initial drug taking
25 for discussing habitual drug taking
25 for discussing craving and relapse
25 for discussing problems with the drug self-administration paradigm



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