Howard attends a college party where his friend offers him Valium,a tranquilizer.Howard feels very relaxed after taking the drug.Henceforth,he continues taking a Valium pill every day for the next six months.However,he increases his dose to two times a day to achieve the same calming effect.Howard's behavior is likely the result of:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Howard's behavior is likely the result of tolerance, as he has developed a decreased response to Valium over time and has had to increase his dose to achieve the same effect.

Howard Attends a College Party Where His Friend Offers Him