Salim likes to have coffee. He has begun to consume several cups of coffee even when he has nothing much to keep himself busy. He says that coffee keeps his spirits up by alleviating boredom. This indicates that Salim

A. has kept himself away from an overdependence on coffee.
B. has developed a psychological dependence on coffee.
C. has developed a physical dependence on coffee.
D. is experiencing withdrawal symptoms.



B. has developed a psychological dependence on coffee.

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