Question 1

This brain structure lies just outside of the the amygdala and is involved with endocrine and autonomic responses:

Accepted Answer

A) The central nucleus" 
B) The arcuate nucleus" 
C) The subfornical organ" 
D) The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis" 
A) The central nucleus" 
B) The arcuate nucleus" 
C) The subfornical organ" 
D) The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis"

Question 2

Which type of opioid receptor is associated with antirewarding effects and dysphoric reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Nociceptin receptors" 
B) Delta-opioid receptors" 
C) Mu-opioid receptors" 
D) Kappa-opioid receptors" 
A) Nociceptin receptors" 
B) Delta-opioid receptors" 
C) Mu-opioid receptors" 
D) Kappa-opioid receptors"

Question 3

This region of the brain coordinates many forms of hormonal outputs from the pituitary gland:

Accepted Answer

A) Central nucleus" 
B) Subfornical organ" 
C) Bed nucleus of the stria terminalis" 
D) Arcuate nucleus" 
A) Central nucleus" 
B) Subfornical organ" 
C) Bed nucleus of the stria terminalis" 
D) Arcuate nucleus"

Question 4

Addiction is:

Accepted Answer

A) A biological need" 
B) An illness" 
C) A choice" 
D) A lack of motivation" 
A) A biological need" 
B) An illness" 
C) A choice" 
D) A lack of motivation"

Question 5

A person addicted to nicotine will benefit from the use of the medication known as naltrexone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why do addictive substances continue to increase in prediction value with each use?

Accepted Answer

A) They improve the internal state with each use" 
B) Prediction value rises as the monetary cost of the addictive substance rises" 
C) The person memorizes the emotions associated with the substance" 
D) They always flood the brain with dopamine" 
A) They improve the internal state with each use" 
B) Prediction value rises as the monetary cost of the addictive substance rises" 
C) The person memorizes the emotions associated with the substance" 
D) They always flood the brain with dopamine"

Question 7

Which disease includes the loss of the neurons of the substantia nigra, resulting in impairments in motor function, cognition, and mood regulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Aphasia 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Dementia 
A) Aphasia 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Parkinson's disease 
D) Dementia

Question 8

What fraction of convicted inmates were found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of their offense?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/6 
D) 2/3 
A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/6 
D) 2/3

Question 9

Why is immunization for addiction unlikely to work?

Accepted Answer

A) Deep brain stimulation 
A) The immune system is a slow learner and doesn't respond to addictive substances quickly enough 
B) Behavioral psychology 
B) The molecules of addictive substances tend to be too small for the immune system to recognize 
A) Deep brain stimulation 
A) The immune system is a slow learner and doesn't respond to addictive substances quickly enough 
B) Behavioral psychology 
B) The molecules of addictive substances tend to be too small for the immune system to recognize

Question 10

Neurotransmitters effect cognition and behavior by changing neuron activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Those addicted to opioids can benefit from _________, a long-acting opioid replacement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Those addicted to opioids can benefit from...

Question 12

What is the term for properly maintaining the medical treatment given for drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) Relapse 
B) Adherence 
C) Incentive sensitization 
D) Withdrawal 
A) Relapse 
B) Adherence 
C) Incentive sensitization 
D) Withdrawal

Question 13

Addictive substances improve the internal state of the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which medication induces severe nausea and vomiting after the ingestion of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) Naltrexone" 
B) Acamprosate" 
C) Bupropion" 
D) Disulfiram" 
A) Naltrexone" 
B) Acamprosate" 
C) Bupropion" 
D) Disulfiram"

Question 15

The ____________ houses nuclei which have a generic interoceptive function across many different drives.

Accepted Answer

A) Arcuate nucleus" 
B) Subfornical organ" 
C) Bed nucleus of the stria terminalis" 
D) Central nucleus" 
A) Arcuate nucleus" 
B) Subfornical organ" 
C) Bed nucleus of the stria terminalis" 
D) Central nucleus"

Question 16

Describe 3 of the 5 core techniques of motivational interviewing. Why is motivational interviewing necessary beyond just having the doctor tell the patient what is the proper treatment for a particular condition?

Accepted Answer

Motivational interviewing is a counselin

Question 17

What is the difference between and addiction and a bad habit?

Accepted Answer

Addiction and bad habits are terms often

Question 18

The polypeptide ___________ monitors glucose levels and is secreted by the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The polypeptide ___________ monitors glucose levels and...

Question 19

Motivation to survive influences:

Accepted Answer

A) Choice of shelter" 
B) Mate selection" 
C) Foraging" 
D) All of the above" 
A) Choice of shelter" 
B) Mate selection" 
C) Foraging" 
D) All of the above"

Question 20

Which areas of the midbrain house the dopaminergic neurons?

Accepted Answer

A) The subfronical organ and the arcuate nucleus" 
B) The substantia nigra and the ventral segmental area (VT
A) " 
C) The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and the arcuate nucleus" 
D) The basal nucleus and the accessory basal nucleus" 
A) The subfronical organ and the arcuate nucleus" 
B) The substantia nigra and the ventral segmental area (VT
A) " 
C) The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and the arcuate nucleus" 
D) The basal nucleus and the accessory basal nucleus"

This brain structure lies just outside of the the amygdala and is involved with endocrine and autonomic responses:

Which type of opioid receptor is associated with antirewarding effects and dysphoric reactions?

This region of the brain coordinates many forms of hormonal outputs from the pituitary gland:

Addiction is:

A person addicted to nicotine will benefit from the use of the medication known as naltrexone.

Why do addictive substances continue to increase in prediction value with each use?

Which disease includes the loss of the neurons of the substantia nigra, resulting in impairments in motor function, cognition, and mood regulation?

What fraction of convicted inmates were found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of their offense?

Why is immunization for addiction unlikely to work? A)Deep brain stimulation

Neurotransmitters effect cognition and behavior by changing neuron activity.

Those addicted to opioids can benefit from _________, a long-acting opioid replacement.

What is the term for properly maintaining the medical treatment given for drug addiction?

Addictive substances improve the internal state of the person.

Which medication induces severe nausea and vomiting after the ingestion of alcohol?

The ____________ houses nuclei which have a generic interoceptive function across many different drives.

Describe 3 of the 5 core techniques of motivational interviewing. Why is motivational interviewing necessary beyond just having the doctor tell the patient what is the proper treatment for a particular condition?

What is the difference between and addiction and a bad habit?

The polypeptide ___________ monitors glucose levels and is secreted by the pancreas.

Motivation to survive influences:

Which areas of the midbrain house the dopaminergic neurons?

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Exam 14: Motivation and Reward

This brain structure lies just outside of the the amygdala and is involved with endocrine and autonomic responses:

Which type of opioid receptor is associated with antirewarding effects and dysphoric reactions?

This region of the brain coordinates many forms of hormonal outputs from the pituitary gland:

Addiction is:

A person addicted to nicotine will benefit from the use of the medication known as naltrexone.

Why do addictive substances continue to increase in prediction value with each use?

Which disease includes the loss of the neurons of the substantia nigra, resulting in impairments in motor function, cognition, and mood regulation?

What fraction of convicted inmates were found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of their offense?

Why is immunization for addiction unlikely to work? A)Deep brain stimulation

Neurotransmitters effect cognition and behavior by changing neuron activity.

Those addicted to opioids can benefit from _________, a long-acting opioid replacement.

What is the term for properly maintaining the medical treatment given for drug addiction?

Addictive substances improve the internal state of the person.

Which medication induces severe nausea and vomiting after the ingestion of alcohol?

The ____________ houses nuclei which have a generic interoceptive function across many different drives.

Describe 3 of the 5 core techniques of motivational interviewing. Why is motivational interviewing necessary beyond just having the doctor tell the patient what is the proper treatment for a particular condition?

What is the difference between and addiction and a bad habit?

The polypeptide ___________ monitors glucose levels and is secreted by the pancreas.

Motivation to survive influences:

Which areas of the midbrain house the dopaminergic neurons?

Online Practice Questions

The Brain and Nervous System

Neurons and Synapses

Neuroplasticity

Vision

Other Senses

The Motor System

Attention and Consciousness

Memory

Sleep

Language and Lateralization

Decision Making

Emotions

Social Cognition

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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