________ means that, everything else being equal, each time one takes the drug one increases slightly the probability that he or she will take it again.
A) Reinforcement
B) Altered perception
C) Deviant drug use
D) Drug misuse

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Reinforcement refers to the process by which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur again in the future, often through a reward or positive outcome associated with the behavior. In the context of drug use, reinforcement means that the pleasurable or desired effects of the drug serve as a reward, increasing the likelihood that the individual will use the drug again.

________ Means That, Everything Else Being Equal, Each Time One