After Lola Began Using a Street Drug to Enhance Her

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After Lola began using a street drug to enhance her moods,she discovered that she needed larger and larger doses of the drug in order to feel the drug's effect.Use your understanding of the neurotransmission process to explain Lola's experience.

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Capacity

is the maximum amount that something can contain or the ability of an individual or entity to perform tasks or roles.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall words, concepts, and numbers which is essential for the understanding of language.

Procedural Memory

Refers to the long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks, such as walking or riding a bike, without consciously thinking about them.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that allows individuals to consciously recall facts and events.