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captainjonesify

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on: Jun 22, 2018
In the context of infant development, extinction is the increase in frequency of a response due to absence of reinforcement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Linda tells her doctor that she experiences major mood swings a week before she menstruates. She suffers from loss of appetite and anxiety during those days. Which of the following actions is her doctor likely to take to treat Linda?
 
  A) Her doctor is likely to prescribe medication that inhibits the production of dopamine.
  B) Her doctor is likely to prescribe antiviral drugs.
  C) Her doctor is likely to prescribe medication to increase the activity of serotonin in the nervous system.
  D) Her doctor is likely to prescribe topical drugs containing pyrethrins or piperonal butoxide.


billybob123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

C


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