Dr Applebaum Says, "Contrary to Popular Belief, This Substance Actually

question 37

Multiple Choice

Dr. Applebaum says, "Contrary to popular belief, this substance actually functions to inhibit the central nervous system. At low doses, it appears to cause disinhibition because the inhibitory centers of the brain are those first depressed. At high doses, this drug can cause unconsciousness and even death." What drug is Dr. Applebaum referring to?

• A) alcohol
• B) cocaine
• C) nicotine
• D) cannabis

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A once-neutral cue that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.