When a person needs a gradual increase in the amount of a psychoactive drug to produce the desired effect, _____ has occurred.
A)the drug rebound effect
B)tolerance
C)addiction
D)hypermnesia

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Tolerance is a phenomenon where a person needs increasing amounts of a psychoactive drug to produce the desired effect. This can occur due to various reasons such as changes in metabolism, receptor desensitization, or altered brain chemistry. It is often seen in cases of chronic drug use or abuse. The rebound effect refers to the phenomenon where the symptoms that were being treated by a drug return in a more severe form after the drug is discontinued. Addiction is a complex psychological and physiological phenomenon where a person develops a compulsive drug-seeking behavior despite negative consequences. Hypernesia is a rare condition where a person has a photographic memory or extraordinary recall abilities.

When a Person Needs a Gradual Increase in the Amount