Which Theory Explains Drug-Seeking Behavior as Led by a Rewarding

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using again more likely?

• A) operant conditioning
• B) learned helplessness
• C) synergistic theory
• D) opponent-process theory

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