You are studying with your best friend when suddenly she proclaims that she can no

longer focus unless she eats a slice of pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.

In your reading
on the chemical senses, what is the best explanation for your friend's craving?
a. Her insula has been activated.
b. Her insula has been inhibited.
c. Her caudomedial OFC has been inhibited.
d. Her caudolateral OFC has been stimulated.
e. The Proust effect is likely interfering with her attentional abilities.

a. Her insula has been activated.

Psychology

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a. their job prospects rose as the economy grew in the United States. b. young people who don't attend college still face declining earnings. c. high school graduates now have equal opportunities as two-year college grads. d. there were no clear differences after 10 years of study.

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Suppose a researcher found a strong negative correlation between college students' grade point average (GPA) and the amount of alcohol they drink. Which of the following is the best conclusion from this study?

a. Students with a high GPA study more and thus have more time to drink. b. Students with a low GPA study less and thus have less time to drink. c. If you know how much alcohol a student drinks, you can predict his or her GPA fairly well. d. People who are intelligent get higher grades and drink less.

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