All the following are characteristics associated with addictive behaviour, EXCEPT
A) reinforcement.
B) compulsion or craving.
C) improved control.
D) negative consequences.

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Improved control is not a characteristic of addictive behaviour. In fact, addictive behaviour is characterized by a loss of control, where the person finds it difficult to resist the urge to engage in the addictive behaviour. The other options, reinforcement, compulsion or craving, and negative consequences, are all associated with addictive behaviour.

All the Following Are Characteristics Associated with Addictive Behaviour, EXCEPT