Cherise Has Developed a Tolerance for the Effects of Heroin

question 56

Multiple Choice

Cherise has developed a tolerance for the effects of heroin.She normally uses heroin in her boyfriend's apartment,and always uses the same administration routine.What will happen if Cherise uses heroin in a different location,using a different routine

• A) She will experience a placebo effect. 
• B) She will be at risk of overdose. 
• C) The drugs will not have the same powerful effect on her, so she won't feel as "high." 
• D) She will be at risk for withdrawal symptoms.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, which satisfies a biological need.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.