reports that he/she experiences a 'buzz' or 'numbing' that is used as a coping strategy.Griffith termed this
A)preoccupation
B)salience
C)mood modification
D)conflict

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Griffith coined the term 'mood modification' to describe the experience of feeling an altered state of consciousness or mood that comes from using a substance or engaging in addictive behavior. The buzz or numbing sensation reported by the individual in the scenario is an example of mood modification as a coping strategy.

Reports That He/she Experiences a 'Buzz' or 'Numbing' That Is