Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Elements

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of the communication process described in the text?

• A) noise
• B) topic
• C) channel
• D) feedback

Identify substances classified as drugs and substances not considered drugs.

Recognize the process and methods of treating substance addiction.

Comprehend the concept of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in substance use.

Understand the definition and risks of binge drinking.

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Definitions:

Postreinforcement Pause

A moment of no response or inactivity that occurs just after reinforcement in a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement in operant conditioning.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, promoting a high and steady rate of responding.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where the intensity of a behavior is altered through rewards or penalties.

Extinction

The process whereby a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears as a result of the conditioned stimulus being presented without the unconditioned stimulus.