When he first started taking drugs, Marcell found that they markedly affected his perceptions. Now, however, he finds that greater dosages are required to achieve the same effects. He is experiencing ____
a. ?drug intolerance
b. ?drug tolerance
c. ?psychological dependence
d. ?withdrawal symptoms
ANSWER:
b
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a. Increased capacity of working memory b. Increased general knowledge c. Increased effectiveness in monitoring of comprehension d. Increased levels of divergent thinking
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a. ?damage to the hippocampus b. ?infections c. ?a cerebrovascular accident d. ?disruption to the reticular formation