When an Individual Develops Tolerance to the Effects of a Drug

question 90

Multiple Choice

When an individual develops tolerance to the effects of a drug injection, what is the conditioned response?

• A) the injection procedure
• B) the entry of the drug into the brain
• C) the body's defenses against the drug
• D) the increased effect of the drug

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Public Health Agency

An organization that focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations by carrying out disease prevention, health education, and policy advocacy.

Spanking

A form of punishment involving hitting the buttocks with an open hand, typically used to discipline children.