Describe how both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement contribute to the development of addiction on opioid drugs

What will be an ideal response?

Each injection appears to act as a positive reinforcer, similar to giving a piece of food to a hungry animal. Withdrawal symptoms are aversive, so once physical dependence has developed, each injection removes that aversive stimulus, which is an example of negative reinforcement.

Psychology

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A. horizontal decalage B. object permanence C. conservation of weight D. accommodation

Psychology

Discuss the influence of shared and nonshared environments on siblings. Begin by differentiating between the two types of environments and then comment on the influence of each, including ways in which parents impact the environment

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology