Drugs That Bind to a Neurotransmitter's Autoreceptors Without Activating Them

question 15

Multiple Choice

Drugs that bind to a neurotransmitter's autoreceptors without activating them are usually

• A) agonists.
• B) antagonists.
• C) enzymes.
• D) endorphins.
• E) amino acids.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcers

Rewards that occur directly following a behavior, increasing the chance of that behavior being repeated.

Partial Reinforcer

A reinforcement strategy in which only a portion of responses are rewarded, aimed at strengthening behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need (e.g., food, water, shelter).

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, influencing rapid and consistent response rates.