After Quitting Smoking, Approximately How Long Does It Take an Ex-Smoker's

question 36

Multiple Choice

After quitting smoking, approximately how long does it take an ex-smoker's risk of lung cancer to drop to half that of a continuing smoker's risk?

• A) 5 years
• B) 1 year
• C) 6 months
• D) 10 years

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Definitions:

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, with the aim of correcting behavior or serving as a deterrent to others.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement procedure in which a response is followed by the presentation of, or increase in intensity of, a reinforcing stimulus; as a result, the response becomes stronger or more likely to occur.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, water, or relief from pain.