A drug blocks a receptor site, preventing the neurotransmitter that usually activates that receptor from having an effect. This drug would be considered a(n) __________.

A. competitive agonist.
B. non-competitive agonist.
C. non-competitive antagonist.
D. competitive antagonist.


Answer: D

Psychology

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A. coefficient of correlation B. dependent variable C. control condition D. independent variable

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B) never experience tolerance or withdrawal.
C) use depressant drugs to come down from "highs."
D) do not use another substance.

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