The Abstinence Violation Effect Best Refers to

question 45

Multiple Choice

The abstinence violation effect best refers to

• A)a self-blaming sense of hopelessness in the face of a lapse
• B)an increased likelihood of relapse due to not yet having developed sufficient skills to cope with high-risk situations
• C)a feeling of confidence in one's ability to confront high-risk situations
• D)a lack of self-efficacy for resisting temptation

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