For some substances users,, cravings may represent a conditioned response to ________associated with prior use of the substance.
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative operants
C) environmental cues
D) physiological cues

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Cravings for some substances may be triggered by environmental cues associated with prior use of the substance. For example, a smoker may feel intense cravings when they smell cigarette smoke or enter a familiar smoking area. These cues have become associated with the positive reinforcement (pleasure) of using the substance, so they can trigger cravings even in the absence of physical withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, choice C, which refers to environmental cues, is the best answer.

For Some Substances Users,, Cravings May Represent a Conditioned Response