Dr. Stevens, a drug addiction researcher, hopes to find a drug that will stop heroin addiction. Which area of the brain is most likely a focus of Dr. Stevens’ research?

Our brain has an amazing ability to adapt to changed inputs and to brain damage. We call this ability _____

a) plasticity. b) lateralization. c) pruning. d) myelination.

Individuals vary tremendously in their degree of motivation for psychological treatment. Which of the following individuals is likely to be the most motivated?

A. Harold, who is going through a job layoff and feels overwhelmed by the crisis B. Jaslyn, who was referred by the court to undergo therapy because of a drunk driving charge C. Marty, whose wife has said that she will divorce him unless he gets treatment for his compulsive gambling D. Rudy, who is sure that he has a heart condition but whose cardiologist suggests that he needs psychotherapy to cope with stress better