Which Characteristic of Addictive Behaviour Is When an Individual Needs

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of addictive behaviour is when an individual needs more and more of a substance?

• A) reinforcement
• B) compulsion
• C) loss of control
• D) escalation

Comprehend the importance of distribution considerations in the context of message effectiveness.

Understand the implications of file format choices on document security and audience convenience.

Understand the significance of using urgency markers appropriately in electronic communication.

Recognize the importance of privacy and security in the distribution of electronic communications.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive short-cut in which instances are assigned to categories or types on the basis of overall similarity or resemblance to the category.

Induced Compliance

A special case of cognitive dissonance: inconsistency is experienced when a person is persuaded to behave in a way that is contrary to an attitude.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Inoculation

A way of making people resistant to persuasion. By providing them with a diluted counter-argument, they can build up effective refutations to a later, stronger argument.