Which of the Following Is True Regarding Drugs Currently Available

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding drugs currently available for the treatment of paraphilic disorders?

• A)The drugs eliminate sexual desire but are only effective while they are being taken.
• B)The drugs reduce sex drive and continue to be effective long after the patient stops the medication.
• C)The drugs dramatically reduce sex drive but have side effects that make them harmful to many patients.
• D)They produce a "chemical castration" that effectively eliminates all sex drive permanently so that the patient will never desire sex even after discontinuing the medication.

---

Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A pattern of learning where two stimuli are habitually paired; consequently, a response initially generated by the second stimulus becomes generated by the first stimulus.

Social Learning Theory

A theory proposing that people can learn new behaviors and information by watching other people (also known as observational learning).

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors are influenced by their consequences.

Food Aversion

A strong dislike or unwillingness to eat certain foods, often developed after a negative experience with the food.