Some drugs have the effect that,every time you take the drug,you increase slightly the probability that you will take it again.This process is referred to as
A)reinforcement.
B)altered perception.
C)deviant drug use.
D)drug misuse.

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Reinforcement is the process by which the likelihood of a behavior increases due to the consequence that follows. In the case of drug use, taking the drug and experiencing its effects can reinforce the behavior and increase the likelihood of future drug use. This is a common characteristic of addictive drugs. Altered perception, deviant drug use, and drug misuse are not accurate descriptors for this phenomenon.

Some Drugs Have the Effect That,every Time You Take the Drug,you