Animal Self-Administration Experiments and Studies of Drug Choice Among Humans

question 27

Multiple Choice

Animal self-administration experiments and studies of drug choice among humans indicate that

• A)benzodiazepines have no dependence liability.
• B)rats and people are very different in the drugs they choose to self-administer.
• C)short-acting barbiturates are more likely to lead to dependence than any of the benzodiazepines.
• D)all of the benzodiazepines have high dependence liability.

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The process by which the body's response to a drug or substance decreases over time, requiring more of it to achieve the same effect.

Reinforcer

An stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Pain Behavior

Observable actions and expressions indicating pain and suffering, which can include verbal complaints, grimacing, limping, or other physical signs.

Monetary Compensation

Financial payment received by an individual or group for services rendered or as a recompense for losses suffered.