When Miguel Stopped Using a Particular Drug, He Did Not

question 516

Multiple Choice

When Miguel stopped using a particular drug, he did not experience heroin-like withdrawal symptoms; but he did experience a jarring "crash" of his mood and energy, and, within a few days, a long period of fatigue, anxiety, paranoia, boredom, and anhedonia.Miguel most likely stopped using which drug?

• A) alcohol
• B) GHB
• C) cocaine
• D) LSD

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Definitions:

Rewards And Punishments

Fundamental components of reinforcement theory, referring to stimuli that encourage or discourage certain behaviors by their presence or absence.

Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching, leading to a relatively permanent change in behavior or potential behavior.

Behavioral Traits

Characteristic patterns of actions, reactions, and interactions observable in an individual's behavior over time.

Direct Observation

A method of research where subjects are observed in their natural setting without interference or manipulation by the observer.