You use eye drops to keep your contacts moist. At first it was just once in the morning, but now it seems you are using eye drops every hour or your eyes just seem to dry out. This increased need for eye drops can be considered an example of ____________ and may be due to a mild ____________ to eye drops.
A) tolerance; addiction
B) sensitization; habituation
C) withdrawal effects; addiction
D) counterconditioning; habituation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The increased need for eye drops and the fact that you need to use them more often to achieve the same effect suggests a developing tolerance to their effects. Additionally, the reliance on them to alleviate symptoms can be an indicator of addiction.

You Use Eye Drops to Keep Your Contacts Moist