What Makes Nicotine Addictive

question 162

Multiple Choice

What makes nicotine addictive?

• A) It replaces hormones in the body.
• B) It promotes digestive and endocrine function.
• C) It stimulates pleasurable feelings in the brain.
• D) It is slowly absorbed by the body.
• E) It is chemically identical to dopamine.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

System Justification

The psychological tendency to defend, bolster, and justify prevailing social, economic, and political systems, even at the detriment to personal and group interests.

Constructive Criticism

Feedback aimed at improving future performance by highlighting weaknesses and suggesting ways to improve while maintaining a supportive tone.

Group Harmony

The cohesion and agreement among members of a group that contribute to its functioning and the well-being of its members.