According to the incentive-sensitization theory of drug addiction,as a drug-addicted individual habitually consumes the drug,the
A) positive-incentive value of taking the drug increases.
B) hedonic value of taking the drug increases.
C) positive-incentive value of taking the drug decreases.
D) both A and B
E) both B and C

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The incentive-sensitization theory suggests that the positive-incentive value (the anticipated pleasure) of taking the drug increases with repeated use, even if the actual pleasure (hedonic value) does not.

According to the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Drug Addiction,as a Drug-Addicted