Research on Neurotransmitters Has Shown That

question 240

Multiple Choice

Research on neurotransmitters has shown that:

• A) harmful effects can occur at too high or too low levels.
• B) there are 5 known and 10 suspected neurotransmitters.
• C) acetylcholine functions as a major inhibitory neurotransmitter.
• D) they exist only in the brain.

Understand the concept of antecedents and consequences in the context of operant conditioning.

Describe the process by which voluntary behavior is learned and modified.

Comprehend the importance of consequence management in behavior shaping and modification.

Distinguish between primary and secondary reinforcers and their roles in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond that occurs when two ions of opposite charges are linked together by transferring one or more electrons from one atom to the other.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Inorganic Compound

A substance typically consisting of two or more elements from the periodic table excluding carbon-hydrogen compounds.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged ion or proton that plays critical roles in chemical reactions and pH balance in solutions.