The Addictive Potential of a Drug May Best Be Predicted

question 22

Multiple Choice

The addictive potential of a drug may best be predicted by its

• A) euphoric effects.
• B) ability to maintain self-administration in animals.
• C) ability to directly increase dopamine activity.
• D) ability to induce both psychomotor and incentive sensitization.

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Definitions:

Verbal Communication

The use of spoken words to convey messages, ideas, or feelings to others.

Hand-Off Report

A communication method used among healthcare workers to transfer information about a patient's care, status, and treatment during shifts or when changing roles.

Interpersonal Communication

The process of exchange of information, ideas, feelings, and meanings between two or more people through verbal and/or non-verbal methods.

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or signals through a non-linguistic means, such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures.