What Is Fusion? What Are Two Ways It Impairs Family

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Essay

What is fusion? What are two ways it impairs family functioning?

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.

Describe the implications of conditioning theories for understanding drug effects and behavior.

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Definitions:

All-or-none Law

The principle that the strength of a response of a nerve or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus; if a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Action Potential

A brief electrical charge that travels down an axon, generating a nerve impulse as a response to a stimulus.

Stimulus

Any occurrence or circumstance that prompts a reaction from a living being.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS) in many organisms including humans.