Brain Story Certification - Module 13 Latest Update Graded A+

Brain Story Certification - Module 13 Latest Update Graded A+ 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