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The Patient States She Has Been Using an Illegal Drug

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The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. Based on the information included in the chart, which statement is most consistent with the type of illegal drug she has been abusing? The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. Based on the information included in the chart, which statement is most consistent with the type of illegal drug she has been abusing?   A)   My husband and I smoke our fair share of herb.  B)   I should tell you tell that I drink quite a bit of hooch.  C)   I am probably addicted to Big D .  D)   I use the white stuff.


Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response after the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesirable behavior, aimed at reducing that behavior.

Behaviour Occurring

Actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Increase Probability

The act of making an event or outcome more likely to occur.

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