Devlin and Cooper Became Friends in University and Often Used

question 267

Multiple Choice

Devlin and Cooper became friends in university and often used drugs together.Although Devlin went on to be a successful lawyer,Cooper continued to use drugs regularly.As a result,Cooper has not been able to hold down a steady job and is in danger of losing his family.According to recent research discussed in the text book,what might account for the different outcomes for these two men despite engaging in the same behaviours?

• A) Cooper had greater access to the drugs.
• B) Devlin's reward learning pathway is not activated as readily as Cooper's.
• C) Cooper's reward learning pathway is not activated as readily as Devlin's.
• D) Cooper has an addictive personality.

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