How Is the Opponent-Process Explanation of Drug Addiction Best Explained

question 44

Multiple Choice

How is the opponent-process explanation of drug addiction best explained?

• A)An increase in negative feelings will be followed by further negative feelings, and this mechanism is both strengthened with use and weakened by disuse.
• B)An increase in positive feelings will be followed by an increase in negative feelings, and this mechanism is strengthened with disuse.
• C)An increase in positive feelings will be followed by an increase in negative feelings, and this mechanism is strengthened with use.
• D)An increase in negative feelings will be followed by an increase in positive feelings, and this mechanism is weakened by use.

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