In one experiment, smokers were shown photos of specific or general situations in which they smoked or did not smoke. The smokers rated their urge to smoke when shown the photos. Ratings of their smoking urges
A) were not influenced by the photos.
B) increased to photos of situations in which smoking did not occur.
C) decreased to photos of situations in which smoking occurred.
D) increased to photos of situations in which smoking occurred.

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The correct answer is D because seeing photos of situations in which smoking occurred would likely trigger memories and sensations associated with smoking, thereby increasing the urge to smoke. This is based on the principle of cue reactivity, where cues (like photos) associated with a behavior (like smoking) can trigger cravings for that behavior.

In One Experiment, Smokers Were Shown Photos of Specific or General