The Findings of Bruce Alexander and Colleagues Suggest Drug Ingestion

question 24

Multiple Choice

The findings of Bruce Alexander and colleagues suggest drug ingestion in rats

• A) is unaffected by their external environment.
• B) is untreatable by any means.
• C) can be significantly reduced by their external environment.
• D) is treatable by gene-based therapies.

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Definitions:

Emotional Appeals

A persuasive technique that attempts to arouse emotional responses in the audience, often used in advertising and speeches to influence attitudes and behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Insufficient Justification Effect

A phenomenon in psychology where individuals change their attitudes or beliefs due to the realization that their actions cannot be justified by the external rewards or punishments alone.