Behaviorism has helped psychologists gain an understanding of drug tolerance by showing that
A)cues in the environment predictive of the drug can produce physiological reactions related to the drug.
B)drugs produce physiological changes in the user.
C)punishment is an effective but controversial treatment for overcoming drug withdrawal.
D)drug therapies such as methadone need to be conditioned to be effective.

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Behaviorism emphasizes the role of environmental cues in shaping behavior. In the case of drug tolerance, cues in the environment that are predictive of drug use (e.g. people or places associated with drug use) can elicit physiological reactions associated with the drug, even in the absence of the drug itself. This can lead to increased drug tolerance and dependence.

Behaviorism Has Helped Psychologists Gain an Understanding of Drug Tolerance