The Purpose of the Nicotine Patch Is to

question 91

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the nicotine patch is to

• A) provide the smoker with oral gratification.
• B) simulate smoking to make quitting easier.
• C) gradually wean the smoker off nicotine dependence.
• D) stimulate blood pressure, digestion, and heart rate.

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Definitions:

Negative Life Pressures

Situations and experiences that cause stress or discomfort, potentially leading to negative psychological or physical health outcomes.

Optimist

An individual inclined to see the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipation about the way events, behaviors, or things should happen or be.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which an individual becomes passive and unable to act to escape adverse situations due to previous exposure to uncontrollable events.