The tendency for a substance's reinforcing effects to diminish with repeated use is called ______.
A) tolerance
B) withdrawal
C) disordered use
D) dependence

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Tolerance is the term used to describe the observation that with repeated use, a substance's reinforcing effects diminish, leading the person to require higher doses of the substance to achieve the same level of effect.

The Tendency for a Substance's Reinforcing Effects to Diminish with Repeated