Brain Story Certification - Module 13
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
In video 2 of this module, what does Dr. Koob refer to as "the dark side of
addiction"? - Answer -The fact that addiction is characterized by the emergence of
a negative emotional state
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? - Answer -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? - Answer -Dopamine
What is one of the main brain regions involved in the binge/intoxication stage of
the addiction cycle? - Answer -Nucleus Accumbens
What is one of the main brain regions involved in the withdrawal/negative affect
stage of the addiction cycle? - Answer -Amygdala
What is the major event that characterizes the withdrawal/negative affect stage of
addiction? - Answer -The stress system is engaged
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
In video 2 of this module, what does Dr. Koob refer to as "the dark side of
addiction"? - Answer -The fact that addiction is characterized by the emergence of
a negative emotional state
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? - Answer -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? - Answer -Dopamine
What is one of the main brain regions involved in the binge/intoxication stage of
the addiction cycle? - Answer -Nucleus Accumbens
What is one of the main brain regions involved in the withdrawal/negative affect
stage of the addiction cycle? - Answer -Amygdala
What is the major event that characterizes the withdrawal/negative affect stage of
addiction? - Answer -The stress system is engaged
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