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8. A _____ occurs when a smoker needs to consume
larger amounts of nicotine to experience the same
effects that nicotine provided in the past.
A. dependence
B. tolerance
C. withdrawal symptom
D. stimulant
9. True or false? Identity exploration, or trying out a
new identity, is one reason why some people begin
to smoke.
10. The infl uence of peers on an individual is called
_____ pressure.
A. peer
B. media
C. economical
D. authoritative
11. Critical Thinking. Many of the people who began
smoking decades ago were unaware of the addictive
power and the negative health consequences of
tobacco use. Most people today know about these
dangers, yet some still choose to smoke. Why might
a person choose to smoke today?
Treating and Preventing Nicotine
Addiction
Key Terms
laryngectomy
nicotine replacement
response substitution
stimulus control
Key Points
• Quitting tobacco use is challenging because of
nicotine dependence.
• Treatment options for quitting tobacco include
using nicotine replacement, taking medicines
prescribed by a doctor, and developing self-
management techniques.
• Government-based strategies, mass media
antismoking campaigns, awareness of the social
costs of smoking, and using skills for resisting
tobacco are prevention strategies for tobacco use.
Lesson 9.3
Chapter 9 Review and Assessment
• Refusal skills, literacy skills, and critical thinking
skills are necessary skill sets for refusing tobacco
offers from peers and the media.
Check Your Understanding
12. True or false? A laryngectomy is a surgical
procedure in which the larynx is removed, requiring
the person to breathe through an opening in his or
her neck.
13. Which of the following treatment options involves
lessening withdrawal symptoms and cravings by
gradually reducing nicotine intake in the body?
A. nicotine replacement
B. stimulus control
C. response substitution
D. surgery
14. A technique that involves trying to avoid tempting
situations and manage feelings that lead to
nicotine use is called _____.
A. nicotine replacement
B. stimulus control
C. response substitution
D. refusal skills
15. Choosing to play basketball with friends instead of
smoking a cigarette when experiencing a nicotine
craving is an example of _____.
A. nicotine replacement
B. stimulus control
C. response substitution
D. time management
16. True or false? The US government requires all
cigarette packs to have warning labels stating the
health risks associated with smoking.
17. Having your clothes smell like cigarette smoke is
an example of a _____ cost of smoking.
A. fi nancial
B. physical
C. mental
D. social
18. Critical Thinking. Marc is hanging out with a
group of friends who begin to smoke cigarettes.
They pressure Marc to try one, but he is not
interested in smoking. What skills can Marc use to
respond to this situation?
Assess