When Carl First Started Drinking, All He Needed to Get

question 361

Multiple Choice

When Carl first started drinking, all he needed to get a buzz was two beers. Now it takes two six packs. This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called a

• A)drug compulsion.
• B)drug tolerance.
• C)physical withdrawal.
• D)psychological addiction.

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden and repeated attacks of intense fear and discomfort.

Compulsion

A repetitive and rigid behavior or mental act that persons feel driven to perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety.

Repetitive Behavior

Actions repeated over and over again, which can be a symptom of several disorders, including OCD and autism spectrum disorders.

Mental Act

A process or activity carried out by the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering.