In order to study for exams, a student starts drinking sodas with caffeine in them in order to better stay awake. After continuing this practice for several months, the student notices that they need to consume more caffeine to achieve the same effect. This decrease in her response to caffeine is best viewed as an example of what is called _______________.

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Tolerance occurs when the body becomes less responsive to a substance after repeated exposure, requiring larger amounts to achieve the same effect.

In Order to Study for Exams, a Student Starts Drinking