Regarding the experiments using intracranial self-stimulation, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When rats self-administer nicotine, they are even more likely to engage in intracranial self-stimulation because nicotine further increases the sensitivity of the pleasure pathways.
b. After the rats had pressed the intracranial self-stimulation lever to exhaustion, they were less likely to press the lever again once they were revived.
c. Intracranial self-stimulation involves electrical stimulation of the limbic system of the brain.
d. Intracranial self-stimulation is considered to be a primary reinforcer.
b
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a.) represented adequately by an attorney. b.) a danger to society. c.) in treatment. d.) insane.
Alex was paid $100 for eight hours of work. The money was an
A) primary reinforcer B) spontaneous recovery C) conditioned reinforcer D) operant behavior