Electric Shocks and Nausea-Inducing Substances Are Examples of Noxious Stimuli

question 50

Multiple Choice

Electric shocks and nausea-inducing substances are examples of noxious stimuli that are used in aversive conditioning.Which of the following is true with regard to experiments that pair alcohol with nausea-inducing agents to treat alcohol addiction?

• A)In the experiments, the nausea-inducing agent represents the conditioned stimulus.
• B)In the experiments, nausea in response to alcohol becomes the conditioned response.
• C)In the experiments, the nausea-inducing agent is taken several hours after drinking the alcoholic beverage.
• D)In the experiments, the alcoholic beverage represents the unconditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Transaction Motive

The need to hold cash for the purpose of conducting day-to-day business transactions.

Disbursement Activities

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Collection Activities

Actions taken by businesses or agencies to collect debts owed by customers or clients.

Total Collection Time

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