When Kristen began to smoke, she only had 3-5 cigarettes. Now, for her to feel in control during the day, she has to smoke 18 cigarettes. What is she experiencing?

A. substance abuse
B. substance dependence
C. tolerance
D. withdrawal


C. tolerance

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which mind/body intervention describes a group of procedures that use electronic instruments to accurately measure, process, and "feed back" information about autonomic activity, permitting development of voluntary control over these physiologic processes?

a. biofeedback b. reflexology c. reiki d. naturopathic medicine e. qi gong

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