A Key Point of the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A key point of the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction is that

• A) the positive-incentive value of addictive drugs habituates with use.
• B) the pleasure-producing effects of addictive drugs are sensitized.
• C) although the anticipated pleasurable effects of addicted drugs increase as the result of drug use, their actual pleasurable effects may not.
• D) all of the above
• E) both A and B

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Definitions:

Unwitting Participants

Individuals who are involved in a research study or experiment without their knowledge or informed consent, often raising ethical concerns.

Heart Rate

The number of times a person's heart beats per minute, indicating cardiovascular health and fitness levels.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable.

Confounded Variable

A factor other than the independent variable that might cause or influence the outcome of an experiment, potentially biasing the results.