Which Statement Concerning Studies of Cocaine Self-Administration by Rats Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning studies of cocaine self-administration by rats is NOT true?

• A)Rats will learn to press a lever if doing so produces a cocaine injection.
• B)Rats frequently will choose cocaine over sweets.
• C)Rats will increase their intake of cocaine over time.
• D)Rats will occasionally binge on cocaine to the point of giving themselves convulsions.

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