Jane, who recently suffered a minor cardiac arrest, has been advised by her cardiologist to avoid smoking and drinking. However, despite her best efforts, she is unable to resist the temptation to smoke or drink as she is too dependent on them and experiences withdrawal symptoms whenever she tries to quit. In this scenario, which of the following consumer problem behaviors is Jane exhibiting?
A) Binge eating
B) Planned obsolescence
C) Culture jamming
D) Addictive consumption

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Jane is exhibiting addictive consumption, which refers to the tendency to become dependent on certain products or activities, such as smoking and drinking, despite their negative impacts on health and well-being. She experiences withdrawal symptoms when she tries to quit, indicating that she is addicted to these substances. Binge eating, planned obsolescence, and culture jamming do not apply to this scenario.

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