If a drug is used largely because it decreases a negative mood, then the psychological effect of that drug is considered
A)negatively reinforcing.
B)positively reinforcing.
C)non-addictive.
D)a mood stabilizer.

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Negatively reinforcing means the drug is used to remove or decrease an unwanted state (in this case, a negative mood), which reinforces its use.

If a Drug Is Used Largely Because It Decreases a Negative