A. beginning an aerobic exercise program
B. consumption of alcohol
C. use of nicotine gum
D. informing others of one’s intentions to quit
Related Mcqs:
- Which psychological perspective would be most likely to emphasize that people can learn to discontinue bad habits such as smoking?
A. biological
B. social-cultural
C. behavioral
D. cognitive - Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it’s not. Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if:
A. there is obvious disagreement among team players regarding the issue
B. he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team
C. he has publicity voiced his opinion on this issue
D. social facilitation within the term is very low - Presence of others may interfere with performance due to___________?
A. Social inhabitation
B. Social loafing
C. Distraction
D. All of these - Which of the following is not associated with smoking during pregnancy?
A. mental retardation
B. lower birth weight
C. miscarriage
D. visual defects - Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feedings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the_______theory of motivation. Eventually, however josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.
A. arousal; Incentive
B. drive reduction; arousal
C. drive; reduction; incentive
D. incentive; drive; reduction - Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the______-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.
A. arousal; incentive
B. drive reduction; arousal
C. drive reduction; incentive
D. incentive; drive reduction - Smoking during pregnancy is associated with _____________?
A. High intelligence in the fetus, since the fetus must be clever to keep the cigarette burning
B. Low birth weight
C. High mortality
D. Both B and C - A psychologist that has a job to teach smoking cessation classes to employees is ___________?
A. health psychologist
B. educational psychologist
C. clinical psychologist
D. counseling psychologist - Behavior therapists can help people to overcome such unwanted habits as smoking or overeating through _____________________?
A. operant conditioning
B. observational learning
C. place learning
D. habituation - Even though smoking marijuana would reduce the pain associated with her chronic medical condition, Juanita believes I would be morally wrong because it is prohibited by the laws of her state. Kholberg would suggest that Juantia demonstrates a(n)_______morality.
A. unconventional
B. preconventional
C. proportional
D. conventional
