Which Process Most Clearly Underlies the Development of Drug Tolerance

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which process most clearly underlies the development of drug tolerance?

• A) disinhibition
• B) REM sleep
• C) neuroadaptation
• D) sensory deprivation

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with bonding, social behaviors, and reproductive actions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and various other bodily functions.

Tolerance for Frustration

Refers to an individual's ability to endure and manage stressful or irritating situations without becoming overwhelmed.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.