A conditioned compensatory response is a:
A)special type of UR.
B)CR that is of greater intensity than the UR.
C)CR that opposes the UR.
D)drug-paired stimulus.

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A conditioned compensatory response refers to a CR that opposes or counteracts the UR. For example, if a drug consistently produces a certain UR, such as an increase in heart rate, the body may learn to produce a compensatory CR, such as a decrease in heart rate, in anticipation of the drug. This can partially explain the phenomenon of drug tolerance, as the compensatory response can reduce the intensity of the drug's effects.

A Conditioned Compensatory Response Is A