Some People Get Addicted to Cigarettes Quickly and Have More

question 24

Multiple Choice

Some people get addicted to cigarettes quickly and have more difficulty quitting. Research suggests that this is due to a(n)

• A) low stress tolerance.
• B) personality disorder.
• C) genetic influence.
• D) inability to resist peer pressure.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique used to change negative associations to positive ones, often used to treat phobias.

Anxiety Hierarchy

A list or scale of situations arranged by the level of anxiety they provoke, used in therapeutic contexts, especially in systematic desensitization.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety and phobias through controlled exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Social Skills Training

An educational process aimed at improving an individual's ability to interact effectively with others in various social contexts.