Brain Story Certification - Module 13 Questions & Answers Solved 100% Correct!!

In video 2 of this module, what does Dr. Koob refer to as "the dark side of addiction"? - The fact that addiction is characterized by the emergence of a negative emotional state Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? - A person takes a drug at a party, feels their social anxiety ease, and then takes the drug again What is one of the main neurotransmitters involved in the binge/intoxication stage of the addiction cycle? - Dopamine What is one of the main brain regions involved in the binge/intoxication stage of the addiction cycle? - Nucleus Accumbens What is one of the main brain regions involved in the withdrawal/negative affect stage of the addiction cycle? - Amygdala What is the major event that characterizes the withdrawal/negative affect stage of addiction? - The stress system is engaged What is one of the main brain regions involved in the preoccupation/anticipation stage of the addiction cycle? - Prefrontal cortex