A Social Worker Is a _______

question 23

Multiple Choice

A social worker is a _______.

• A)psychologist
• B)change agent
• C)physician
• D)therapist

Recognize the role of conditioning in drug overdose and the impact of changing environments.

Comprehend the sometimes-opponent-process theory and its application to understanding addiction and withdrawal.

Explain the principles behind the formation of conditioned responses.

Identify factors influencing the strength and establishment of conditioned responses.

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Definitions:

Ischemic Response

A physiological reaction to reduced blood supply to tissues, leading to a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism.

Vasomotor Center

A regulatory area in the medulla oblongata of the brain responsible for controlling blood vessel diameter and thus blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured to assess heart and vascular health.

Stress-Relaxation Response

A physiological response where muscle tension decreases over time when the muscle is stretched to a fixed length.