Selma notices that as her supply of marijuana decreases,she starts thinking more and more about where she can get another supply as well as feeling nervous and anxious.This is an example of ________.

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Selma's behavior suggests that she has developed a psychological dependence on marijuana, meaning that she feels a strong desire or craving to use the drug even though her body does not necessarily require it. This is different from physiological dependence (choice C), which involves physical symptoms of withdrawal when the drug is stopped, as well as from tolerance (choice B), which involves a decreased response to the drug over time due to repeated use. Selma's symptoms do not fit the definition of withdrawal (choice A), which involves physical symptoms resulting from a sudden decrease or cessation of drug use.

Selma Notices That as Her Supply of Marijuana Decreases,she Starts