When Carl first started drinking, all he needed to get a buzz was two beers. Now it takes two six packs. This reduction in Carl's responsiveness to his "drug of choice" is called a

a. drug compulsion.
b. drug tolerance.
c. physical withdrawal.
d. psychological addiction.


ANSWER: b

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