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Chunk #11 — 1. Introduction

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Altered affective response in marijuana smokers: an FMRI study.
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patterns of response on a time estimation task, however, no significant effect was noted on either the Go/No Go task or the Delay Discount task. The authors interpret the findings to suggest that multiple processes underlie impulsivity, only some of which are affected by marijuana. In addition, this study provides clear evidence of alterations in mood following the administration of THC, as measured by the POMS, although no measure was specific to affective processing. Despite the fact that specific areas of cognitive function appeared to be altered following the THC administration, several remained unaffected, underscoring the importance for examining affective processing.