Question

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) withdrawal
D) tolerance

Answer 1

Answer:

The fact that 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 exemplifies B) psychological dependence.

Explanation:

The term psychological dependence is used to describe the cognitive and emotional process associated with the withdrawal from substances or drugs in which the individual suffers from a chronic, compulsive substance or drug seeking and use. This process is caused by the changes in the brain's structure and function that these drugs and substances cause.

The symptoms triggered by psychological dependence include dysphoria, anxiety, craving, pannic attacks, among others.