When a Subject Is Participating in the Final Testing Phase

question 198

Multiple Choice

When a subject is participating in the final testing phase of a drug study, which of the following is taking place?

• A) The drug is being tested on animals.
• B) The subject is being asked about any unexpected long-term effects.
• C) The safety of the drug is being assessed by the subject.
• D) The subject is helping to determine the drug's efficacy and side effects.

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Definitions:

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Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.

Punisher

A stimulus that decreases the likelihood a behavior will be repeated, often by introducing an adverse outcome or removing a positive one.

Secondary Reinforcer

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