According to Opponent-Process Theory,opiate Addiction Is So Difficult to End

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to opponent-process theory,opiate addiction is so difficult to end because

• A)the a-process is strengthened with repeated opiate use
• B)the aversive b-process can be temporarily reduced with another opiate injection
• C)both a and b
• D)neither a nor b

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