Asked by Andrea Swanson on Jul 24, 2024
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Some ex-smokers "slip" and have one cigarette. Then, they equate this slip with a full relapse and resume smoking at their former rate. This phenomenon is called the
A) false relapse effect.
B) curious overload effect.
C) abstinence violation effect.
D) smoking Hawthorne effect.
Abstinence Violation Effect
A psychological phenomenon where a person who has committed to abstaining from a certain behavior, such as drug use or overeating, perceives a lapse as a major failure, which may lead to continued behavior.
Ex-smokers
Individuals who have quit smoking and no longer use tobacco products.
- Acknowledge the obstacles and likelihood of relapse when attempting to quit smoking.
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Vipullan ThiruyoheswaranJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The phenomenon described in which an ex-smoker who slips and has one cigarette then equates it with a full relapse and resumes smoking at their former rate is called the abstinence violation effect. This effect can be detrimental to individuals who are trying to quit smoking as it may lead to a complete relapse instead of just a minor slip-up.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the obstacles and likelihood of relapse when attempting to quit smoking.