The Use of Barbiturates ________ Anxiety and ________ Nervous System

question 41

Multiple Choice

The use of barbiturates ________ anxiety and ________ nervous system activity.

• A) increases;decreases
• B) decreases;increases
• C) decreases;decreases
• D) increases;increases

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, typically through rewards and punishments.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A training technique that adjusts the level of a behavior through positive reinforcement or negative punishment.

Behavior Consequences

Refers to the outcomes or results that follow an individual's behavior, which can influence future behaviors through reinforcement or punishment.