Deirdre Smokes a Pack of Cigarettes Every Day Despite Knowing

question 157

Multiple Choice

Deirdre smokes a pack of cigarettes every day despite knowing the health risks associated with smoking. Which of the following concepts would social psychologists use to describe Deirdre's behavior?

• A)Self-regulation
• B)Self-evaluation
• C)Temporal discounting
• D)Self-defeating

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Definitions:

Wisdom Teeth

The last set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties, often removed if misaligned or causing discomfort.

Chewing

The act of breaking down food with the teeth to aid in the digestive process.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data from the face and head, and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements and pupil constriction.