People addicted to heroin are likely to show when compared to non-addicted individuals.
A)a steep reward discounting function
B)a more shallow reward discounting function
C)a discounting function with more peaks
D)a discounting function with fewer peaks

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Heroin addiction is associated with a steep reward discounting function, meaning that the addicted individuals tend to place a higher value on immediate rewards (i.e. the highs and euphoria associated with drug use) and have a diminished ability to delay gratification and prioritize long-term benefits or outcomes. This is due to changes in the brain's reward system caused by chronic heroin use.

People Addicted to Heroin Are Likely to Show When Compared