Personality characteristic of ____, associated with rebelliousness, novelty-seeking, risk-taking and impulsivity, increases risk of substance use.
A)behavioral undercontrol
B)extraversion
C)introversion
D)aggression

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Behavioral undercontrol refers to a set of personality traits that include impulsivity, risk-taking behavior, and a tendency towards sensation-seeking. These characteristics are associated with an increased risk of substance abuse and addiction. People who score high on measures of behavioral undercontrol are more likely to engage in substance use and to experience negative consequences as a result of their behavior. Traits associated with extraversion, introversion, and aggression are not as strongly linked to substance use as behavioral undercontrol.

Personality Characteristic of ____, Associated with Rebelliousness, Novelty-Seeking, Risk-Taking and Impulsivity