Which of the Following Statements Is True of Nicotine Abuse

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of nicotine abuse?

• A) Nicotine is addictive but is a harmless habit.
• B) "Nicotine use is a habit, not an addiction."
• C) Most smokers smoke every other day.
• D) Smokers often continue to smoke after lung cancer or heart attacks.
• E) Animals do not self-administer nicotine.

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Definitions:

Big Five Personality Traits

Five personality traits that psychologists describe as constituting the major attributes of one’s personality: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness.

Extraversion

A personality trait describing someone as outgoing, talkative, positive, and sociable.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, and a desire to do a task well.

Attitude

Learned predisposition to respond to a person, object, or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way.