Amanda feels compelled to drink coffee every morning to help her cope with the stresses of daily life, but she does not require greater amounts of caffeine to feel its effect, and she does not experience distressing withdrawal symptoms when she does not have coffee. Amanda's pattern of caffeine use is best described as a __________.

A. psychological dependence
B. conditioned response
C. physiological dependence
D. tolerance effect


Answer: A

Psychology

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