PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Tariq depends on cigarettes to relieve his stress, though he smokes so infrequently that he experiences no significant, noticeable physical symptoms when he is not smoking. What does this exemplify?

A	physical dependence
B	psychological dependence
C	tolerance
D	withdrawl

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychological dependence occurs when drugs or alcohol interfere with a person’s thoughts and emotions. Common symptoms of psychological dependence include: Cravings or a strong urge to use drugs or alcohol. Anxiety when faced with the prospect of not being able to use alcohol or drug of choice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one’s system, affect mental processes, e.g. perception, consciousness, cognition or mood and emotions. Psychoactive drugs belong to a broader category of psychoactive substances that include also alcohol and nicotine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The correct answer is the Inactivity theory. Inactivity theory of sleep is also known as evolutionary or adaptive theory. This theory suggests that inactivity or sleep at night kept the vulnerable individuals away from harm, such as predators.

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