My client is hoping to quit smoking cigarettes but she is concerned about gaining weight. Why might there be a connection between smoking and eating?

A. My client is fixated in the latency stage.
B. My client is fixated in the genital stage.
C. My client is fixated in the phallic stage
D. My client might be fixated at the oral stage

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My client is hoping to quit smoking cigarettes but she is concerned about gaining weight. Why might there be a connection between smoking and eating? 
 
A. My client is fixated in the latency stage. 
B. My client is fixated in the genital stage. 
C. My client is fixated in the phallic stage 
D. My client might be fixated at the oral stage

GinnyAnswer · Answer

Quitting smoking can lead to weight gain due to increased appetite and changes in metabolism. Smokers tend to eat less because nicotine suppresses appetite, but after quitting, they may overcompensate. The psychological stages mentioned do not directly relate to the smoking and eating connection. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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