In Behavioral Terms, Drugs Like Aspirin Are Considered Negative Reinforcers

question 14

Multiple Choice

In behavioral terms, drugs like aspirin are considered negative reinforcers because they

• A)make a person feel good.
• B)stop a person from feeling pain.
• C)have toxic effects on the nervous system.
• D)can cause frequent users to become dependent on them.

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Definitions:

Estimated Dose

A calculated approximation of the amount of a drug or substance required for a specific therapeutic effect in a patient, considering various factors.

Mcg

Microgram, a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram.

Ml

Milliliter, a unit of volume in the metric system, commonly used to measure liquids or fluid substances in medicine.

Drug Concentration

The amount of a drug within a given volume or weight of blood, serum, or other bodily fluids, critical for therapeutic effectiveness.