The Psychological Effect of Nicotine Intake Through Smoking Is Paradoxical

question 18

Multiple Choice

The psychological effect of nicotine intake through smoking is paradoxical because people associate smoking with _____________ when nicotine actually produces _______________.

• A)tension, relaxation
• B)relaxation, alertness
• C)alertness, relaxation
• D)tension, alertness

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Definitions:

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which toxic substances become more concentrated in organisms at higher levels of the food chain.

Pest

An organism that is considered troublesome or harmful to humans, their endeavors, such as agriculture, or to natural ecosystems.

Subjective

Pertaining to or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, as opposed to objective, which is fact-based and unbiased.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by their eight legs, chelicerae with fangs that inject venom, and the ability to spin webs.