According to the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction, all addictive drugs produce
A) tolerance.
B) physical dependence.
C) sensitization to the effects that influence the pleasure produced by the drug.
D) sensitization to the effects that influence the positive-incentive value of the drug.
E) both A and B

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The incentive-sensitization theory suggests that addictive drugs cause sensitization to the effects that increase the drug's positive-incentive value, which leads to increased motivation to seek and consume the drug. This is different from tolerance and physical dependence, which are not unique to addictive drugs and can occur with other types of drugs as well.

According to the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction, All Addictive Drugs