If a drug is used largely because it decreases 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 refers to the removal or reduction of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, negative mood) as a consequence of a behavior (using the drug), which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

If a Drug Is Used Largely Because It Decreases Negative