Pseudoephedrine,_____ Agonist,is Used Systemically as a Nasal Decongestant

question 62

Multiple Choice

Pseudoephedrine,_____ agonist,is used systemically as a nasal decongestant.

• A)an a-adrenergic
• B)a b-adrenergic
• C)an a-adrenergic and b-adrenergic
• D)neither an a-adrenergic nor a b-adrenergic

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning procedure where two stimuli are constantly paired; initially, the second stimulus elicits a response which eventually is elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where individuals learn through the consequences of actions observed in others, rather than through direct experience.

Shaping

A method of operant conditioning by which successive approximations towards a desired behavior are reinforced.

Operant Conditioning

A learning technique that uses incentives and penalties to influence behavior, thereby affecting the probability of its recurrence.