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Name : Syeda Halima Sadia
Roll no: 22011598-154
Section-1C
Department: Software engineering
Course title: Introduction to psychology
Course code: PSY-101
Assignment: 02
Submission date : 05-06-2023
Submitted to:

Mam Faiza Zafar

University of Gujrat

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Introduction to Smoking:
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It involves the consumption
of nicotine and other harmful chemicals present in tobacco
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Historical Background: Smoking has a long history and dates back to ancient
times
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The practice spread worldwide after Christopher Columbus
introduced tobacco to Europe in the 15th century
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Popularity: Smoking became increasingly popular during the 20th century, with
cigarette consumption reaching its peak in the mid-20th century
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Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 69
known carcinogens
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Nicotine stimulates the release of
dopamine in the brain, leading to pleasurable sensations and reinforcing the
smoking habit
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Secondhand Smoke: Smoking not only affects the smoker but also poses risks to
those around them through secondhand smoke
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Governments and healthcare systems bear the burden of increased
healthcare costs due to smoking-related diseases
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Various methods, such as
nicotine replacement therapies, counseling, and behavioral interventions, are
available to help individuals quit smoking and overcome nicotine addiction
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Declining Trend: Over the past few decades, smoking rates have been declining
in many parts of the world due to increased awareness of its detrimental effects,

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stricter regulations, and public health campaigns
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These devices heat a liquid that usually contains nicotine, producing an aerosol
that is inhaled by the user
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Costs of smoking

Benefits of Smoking

Health Risks:
Smoking increases the risk of
various diseases, such as lung
cancer , heart disease , and
respiratory problems
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Stress Relief:
Some individuals perceive smoking
as a stress-relieving activity,
providing a sense of relaxation and
calmness
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Social Bonding:
Smoking can facilitate social
interactions and provide a common
ground for individuals to connect
and form relationships
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Social Stigma:
Smoking is increasingly stigmatized
in many societies due to its negative
health effects, resulting in social
isolation or judgment from
nonsmokers

Ritual or Habit:
Smoking can become a ritual or
habitual behavior, providing a sense
of comfort and familiarity in certain
situations
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Temporary Mood Elevation:
Smoking can provide a temporary
mood boost or relief from boredom,
anxiety, or sadness for some
individuals
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He started it by
following his company friends
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In his surrounding , at least all of his age fellows are done by this
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He use to belive that smoking not leads to diseases like cancer but harm the
stomach
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Costs :
Bad impression:
It put bad impression to some non
smokes persons of society who
consider it bad
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Benefits:
Mental relief :
Smoking provide temporarily
mental relief from life's hardness,
burden of responsibilities and past
bitter memories
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They felt dishonoured saying that
his/her close person is addicted to
smoking
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Physical relief :
Smoking remove tiredness and
provide physical relief
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Cigarette smoke:
It’s smoke is disturbing for others
and it’s smell might force others
to insist us to put it down
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It’s price is acceptable among
other expenses
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In fever, it is
recommended to avoid it because
it plays negative role for health at
that time
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Tooth weakening:
Smoking can cause tooth
weakening and smell from mouth
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Energy resource :
According to smokes person ,
smoking provides energy to him
for doing his work
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The health risks are much
more to non-smokers because they may double up especially to those who already
suffer from other ailments such as heart and lung problems
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