PSYC 260: INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE

Ch. 12 Behavior

1. Briefly describe Skinner's theory of behavior. Provide an example of how a behavior is acquired and define each element.

2. Briefly describe the contrasting effects of electrical stimulation and lesions of the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus on feeding behavior.

3. Briefly describe the syndrome that arises from bilateral removal of the amygdala, and what this tells us about the role of the amygdala in behavior.

4. Define innate releasing mechanism (IRM) and give an example.

5. Describe the pathways ofthe mesolimbic dopamine system and briefly explain why it is central to circuits mediating reward.