Li et al. (2013) Abnormalities in Heroin-Addicted Users (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which brain region was the main focus of Li et al.'s study on heroin addiction?
Which brain region was the main focus of Li et al.'s study on heroin addiction?
Posterior cingulate cortex
How many heroin-addicted participants were in Li et al.'s experimental group?
How many heroin-addicted participants were in Li et al.'s experimental group?
14 males
What was the average duration of heroin use among participants in the study?
What was the average duration of heroin use among participants in the study?
89 months
How long was each picture displayed during the cue-induced condition?
How long was each picture displayed during the cue-induced condition?
2 seconds
Which brain regions showed stronger connectivity with the PCC in heroin users at rest?
Which brain regions showed stronger connectivity with the PCC in heroin users at rest?
Insula and dorsal striatum
What correlation was found between connectivity and length of heroin use?
What correlation was found between connectivity and length of heroin use?
Positive correlation
What role does the insula play in addiction according to the study?
What role does the insula play in addiction according to the study?
Links emotions with decision-making
Why are ex-addicts susceptible to relapse according to the study's conclusions?
Why are ex-addicts susceptible to relapse according to the study's conclusions?
Brain circuitry activated by cues
What was a key strength of the study's participant matching?
What was a key strength of the study's participant matching?
No differences except substance abuse
What was a major limitation regarding the sample in Li et al.'s study?
What was a major limitation regarding the sample in Li et al.'s study?
Small sample, males only, one culture