A 30 Year Old Presents with Hypertension, Headache, Tachycardia, Impaired

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 30 year old presents with hypertension, headache, tachycardia, impaired glucose tolerance, and weight loss.Which of the following diagnoses is supported by this symptomology?

• A) Addison disease
• B) Conn disease
• C) Cushing disease
• D) Pheochromocytoma

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

is a type of reinforcement schedule in which responses are rewarded after unpredictable time intervals, leading to consistent and stable response rates over time.

Fixed Amount of Time

A specific, unchangeable duration designated for a particular task or activity.

Varying Amounts of Time

Pertains to instances or situations where the duration or period can differ significantly, not fixed or consistent.

Unconditioned Response

A response that occurs naturally in reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, without the need for prior learning.