In Some Drug Abusers, Drug Tolerance Develops Through Classical Conditioning

question 33

Multiple Choice

In some drug abusers, drug tolerance develops through classical conditioning. The conditioned stimulus in these cases is

• A) the drug administration ritual.
• B) the positive feelings produced by the drug.
• C) the body's countermeasures against the effects of the drug.
• D) the drug's entry into the brain.

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Definitions:

Observable Actions

Behaviors or actions that can be seen and measured by others, typically used in behavioral assessments.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual’s patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing certain traits or disorders based on one's genetics.

Behavior Modification

A process in which specific behaviors are identified, defined, measured, and changed using interventions based on principles of applied behavior analysis.