Rachel has been abusing heroin for the past five years. After leaving a rehab program, her parents buy her groceries and new furniture for her apartment. Research on the biology of decision making suggests which of the following about Rachel's likely response to these rewards?
A. Rachel will display an exaggerated response to receiving the gifts from her parents.
B. Rachel will display a diminished response to receiving the gifts from her parents.
C. Rachel will not experience any response to the gifts, as she can only respond to drug-related rewards.
D. Rachel will experience the same biochemical response to the gift as she would to a drug-related reward.
Answer: B
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