Evelyn smoked cigarettes when she was younger but had no problem quitting. though 10 years have passed since evelyn has touched a cigarette, every now and then she gets a strong craving to smoke again. evelyn's craving is most likely the result of

In Evelyn's case, this would be a psychological dependence. Psychological addiction is a dependency that involves an emotional motivation that drives withdrawal symptoms even after the addictive substance is stopped. Withdrawal symptoms include physical discomfort, harder time experiencing pleasure or anxiety.