Which of the Following Is an Adverse Consequence of the Use

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an adverse consequence of the use of "designer drugs"?

• A) stroke
• B) toxic consequences of drug adulteration
• C) diabetes
• D) heart disease
• E) lung cancer

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A prompt that, once introduced post-behavior, amplifies the chances of the behavior recurring.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic physiological need and is inherently rewarding without the need for learning.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, acquires the ability to produce a learned response.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, leading to a more resistant response to extinction.