List the main characteristics of addiction as outlined in the text

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Perhaps the most fundamental characteristic of addiction is craving. Another characteristic is loss of pleasure, the addict receiving very little satisfaction from the substance or activity. Without treatment, addiction is invariably progressive with the negative behaviors becoming more frequent and severe.

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Which is true regarding research on active travel to transit?

A. Research in this area is abundant and clearly links physical activity to decisions to use public transit. B. Research in this area is challenging because it includes multiple decision points and varied destinations. C. There is very little research regarding why people choose to use public transit. D. Each of these is correct.

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Animal research has shown that all laboratory animals can become compulsive users of which of the following drugs?

A. Methamphetamine B. Cocaine C. Marijuana D. Heroin E. Caffeine

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Your friend plays on the intramural soccer team. You notice one week that she is spending more time than usual running in the mornings and practicing kicking goals in the afternoon. When you ask about her intensity, she explains that she has a big game coming up and that she is determined to win. Which of the following is her chief motivation for exercise?

A) Having fun B) Competition C) Socializing D) Losing weight

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Find the value of x given that a =4:

What will be an ideal response?

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