One of the Difficulties in Conducting Studies of the Specific

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the difficulties in conducting studies of the specific effects of methamphetamine is that

• A)its use is very rare.
• B)many users have also used other substances.
• C)individuals who use it are particularly likely to also use crack.
• D)most users live in rural areas.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions that can cause physical or emotional harm to others, often a manifestation of frustration, anger, or predisposition towards hostility.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a stimulus increases the probability of a behavior by either presenting a positive reward (positive reinforcement) or removing a negative condition (negative reinforcement).

Behavioral Approach

A psychological concept focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which it's possible to alter undesirable behaviors through conditioning.

Punishment

A process in operant conditioning where a response is followed by a stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the response occurring in the future.