When a Drug User Experiences Withdrawal Symptoms and Takes the Drug

question 110

Multiple Choice

When a drug user experiences withdrawal symptoms and takes the drug to alleviate those symptoms, this is

• A) negative punishment.
• B) negative reinforcement.
• C) positive punishment.
• D) positive reinforcement.
• E) punishment.

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Definitions:

Serum

Fluid portion of blood after the removal of fibrin and blood cells.

Muscle Contraction

The shortening and/or development of tension within a muscle, allowing for movement and force generation.

Blood Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot to stop bleeding.

Nerve Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along the nerve fiber, enabling communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.