Which of the Following Occurs When Drugs Are Administered to Patients

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when drugs are administered to patients with schizophrenia?

• A)Drugs that increase dopamine (agonists) cause an increase in schizophrenic behavior.
• B)Drugs that decrease dopamine (antagonists) decrease schizophrenic symptoms.
• C)Both a and b
• D)Neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially does not elicit any intrinsic response until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In traditional conditioning, a stimulus instinctively and automatically induces a response without the need for previous learning.

Behaviorist

A psychological approach focusing on observable behaviors and external stimuli, neglecting thoughts and feelings.