Derek Is Suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Is Currently

question 136

Multiple Choice

Derek is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder and is currently under medication.According to this scenario,which of the following side effects will be experienced by Derek as a result of taking his medication?

• A)Tardive dyskinesia
• B)Metabolic syndrome
• C)Restlessness
• D)Drowsiness

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

is a stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Stimulus

Any object, event, or change in the environment that elicits a response from an organism.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcer

An aversive event that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.