A doctor administers a drug to a patient in a small room in the hospital. This drug increases the heart rate of the patient. After awhile, the patient's heart rate increases just by being in the small room before the drug is even given.
In this example, what is the unconditioned stimulus?
a. The drug
b. The increased heart rate
c. The small hospital room
d. The doctor
Question 2
According to your textbook, what is one suggested reason why we are more likely to pay attention to negative information over positive information?
a. Because we spend time with other people who focus on negative information.
b. Because we learn this tendency from our peers.
c. Because our culture teaches us to focus on the negative.
d. Because paying attention to negative information would aid in our survival by helping us to avoid potential dangers.
Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
Typical Examination Room Equipment and Supplies Cont.
Endocrine Disorders and Their Drug Treatment
Common Serious Adverse Drug Reactions
Clinically Significant Drug-Drug Interactions in Dentistry
The Therapeutic Range of a Drug