Which characteristic of addictive behaviour is when an individual needs more and more of a particular substance?
A) compulsion
B) reinforcement
C) escalation
D) loss of control

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Escalation refers to the need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect, which is a characteristic of addictive behaviour. Compulsion refers to the urge to engage in a behaviour despite negative consequences, reinforcement refers to the rewarding effects of a behaviour, and loss of control refers to the inability to stop or moderate the behaviour despite attempts to do so.

Which Characteristic of Addictive Behaviour Is When an Individual Needs