Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again. Which type of addictive behaviour is he exhibiting?
A) reinforcement
B) compulsion
C) loss of control
D) negative consequences

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Mike's behavior is characterized by a compulsion, which is a strong, irresistible urge or impulse to engage in a behavior despite negative consequences. In this case, Mike's compulsion is to get high, and he is unable to control or stop his drug use despite the negative consequences it has on his life. The other options do not fully capture the nature of Mike's addictive behavior. Reinforcement refers to the rewarding effects of a behavior, loss of control refers to the inability to stop or limit a behavior, and negative consequences refer to the harmful or undesirable outcomes that result from a behavior. While all of these factors may be present in drug addiction, they do not fully capture the compulsive nature of the behavior as exhibited by Mike.

Mike Only Thinks About How to Get "High," and When