Study shows smoking restores self-control

[Vocalek]

A study in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology (Vol. 121, No.1) reveals that researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, have discovered that smoking a cigarette may restore self-control after it has been depleted.

The researchers recruited a total of 132 nicotine dependent smokers, who were split into two groups, a test group and a control group. The participants were asked to view an emotional video that shows environmental damage. One group in the study expressed their natural emotional reactions, i.e. no depletion of self-control, whilst the second group suppressed their responses, i.e. self-control depletion. The researchers then allowed half of the participants in each group to smoke a cigarette before asking all participants to complete a frustrating task that required self-control

Smoking Might Restore Self-Control

At the end, the researchers suggest that smokers learn alternative methods for restoring self-control. An example given was drinking a sugar-laden beverage. (No wonder former smokers gain so much weight!)

I left a comment that a different approach would be for smokers to switch to alternative sources of nicotine. Comments are moderated, so we will see whether it is published.

 

[DC2]

Seven hours later and I don't see your comment posted yet.

 

[mooreted]

Good luck with that. Abstinence is the only answer. Nicotine is addictive after all. Much like sugar, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, sex, food.... All of which should be banned.

 

[Vocalek]

It just showed up! Smoking Might Restore Self-Control

 

[DC2]

They must have had quite the debate on whether or not to post that.

 

[VapApe]

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