If a Drug Is Taken at Noon and an Effect

question 66

Multiple Choice

If a drug is taken at noon and an effect is detected at 12:05 but no longer detected by 1:00, it is reasonable to assume that the latency period occurred at __________.

• A) 12:04
• B) 12:07
• C) 12:55
• D) 1:15

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, encouraging steady behavior.

Token Economy

A token economy is a behavioral modification system that uses tokens as symbolic reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for rewards.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism, often used in the context of behavioral and psychological studies.