A progressive decrease in a person's responsiveness to a drug as a result of continued use is called
A) physical dependence.
B) psychological dependence.
C) resistance.
D) tolerance.

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Tolerance refers to a person's decreased responsiveness to a drug as a result of continued use. This can lead to a need for higher doses of the drug to achieve the same effect, which can contribute to the development of physical and psychological dependence.

A Progressive Decrease in a Person's Responsiveness to a Drug