Which of the following is most likely a result of perseverative functionally autonomous motives?

A. addiction to nicotine in cigarettes
B. regression to infantile behaviors
C. contraction of the pupil of the eye
D. watching a favorite TV program


Answer: A

Psychology

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d. All of the other alternatives are true.

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