Nicotion Addiction & Brain Chemistry (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is dopamine's primary role in the brain?
What is dopamine's primary role in the brain?
A neurotransmitter creating pleasure
Who proposed the desensitisation hypothesis in 1996?
Who proposed the desensitisation hypothesis in 1996?
John Dani and Steve Heinemann
What two substances can bind with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs)?
What two substances can bind with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs)?
Acetylcholine and nicotine
The mesolimbic pathway transmits dopamine from the VTA to which area first?
The mesolimbic pathway transmits dopamine from the VTA to which area first?
Nucleus accumbens
Where do nicotinic acetylcholine receptors concentrate heavily in the brain?
Where do nicotinic acetylcholine receptors concentrate heavily in the brain?
Ventral tegmental area (VTA)
Why is the first cigarette of the day often described as the most enjoyable?
Why is the first cigarette of the day often described as the most enjoyable?
It reactivates the dopamine system
What did McEvoy et al. (1995) find about haloperidol treatment in schizophrenia patients?
What did McEvoy et al. (1995) find about haloperidol treatment in schizophrenia patients?
It increased smoking behaviour
What percentage of people who experiment with smoking become dependent on nicotine?
What percentage of people who experiment with smoking become dependent on nicotine?
About 50%
What did Shiffman et al. (1995) find about 'chippers' who smoked 5 cigarettes daily?
What did Shiffman et al. (1995) find about 'chippers' who smoked 5 cigarettes daily?
No withdrawal signs when abstaining
Which conditions show high co-morbidity with nicotine use?
Which conditions show high co-morbidity with nicotine use?
Schizophrenia, depression, alcoholism