Chronic and Excessive Use of Alcohol or Benzodiazepines May Lower

question 4

Multiple Choice

Chronic and excessive use of alcohol or benzodiazepines may lower the brain's production of:

• A) endorphins.
• B) dopamine.
• C) GABA.
• D) anandamides.

Recognize insight learning and its examples.

Differentiate between types of learning (classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, latent learning).

Understand negative reinforcement and its effect on behavior.

Identify and explain the schedules of reinforcement in operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

Elements of an organism's genetic makeup that influence its characteristics, traits, and susceptibility to certain conditions or diseases.

Environmental Factors

External elements, including social, geographical, and climatic factors, that affect individuals and their behavior.

Twin Studies

Research that analyzes the similarities and differences between twins to understand the roles of genetics and environment in human development.

Adoption Studies

Research studies that compare adopted children to their biological and adoptive families to understand the influence of genetic versus environmental factors on development.