When smokers are given cigarettes lower in nicotine and tar,
A) they reduce their intake slightly.
B) there is no change in smoking behavior.
C) there is a marked decrease in their smoking behavior.
D) they smoke more.

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When smokers are given cigarettes lower in nicotine and tar, they tend to smoke more to compensate for the lower levels of nicotine, seeking to maintain the nicotine intake they are accustomed to. This phenomenon is known as compensatory smoking.

When Smokers Are Given Cigarettes Lower in Nicotine and Tar