To Say That a Drug Has an Affinity for a Particular

question 64

Multiple Choice

 To say that a drug has an affinity for a particular type of receptor is to imply that the drug ____.

• A) breaks down neurotransmitter chemicals at that receptor site
• B) will always excite the postsynaptic receptor
• C) will always inhibit the postsynaptic receptor
• D) binds to that receptor

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Definitions:

Progressive Desensitization

A therapeutic method gradually exposing individuals to the things they fear in a controlled way to decrease their sensitivity.

Pragnanz

A principle from Gestalt psychology that suggests people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.

False Alarm

An instance where a warning or signal is given for a danger or issue that does not actually exist.

Subliminal Perception

The process by which stimuli presented below the threshold of conscious awareness can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions, despite the individual being unaware of the stimuli.