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  • What is tolerance in the context of addiction?
    Need for increasing amounts
  • What are the two main types of addiction?
    Substance-based and behavioral
  • Substance-based addictions involve physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA affect reward pathways, mood, and impulsivity.
  • Personality traits like impulsivity, sensation-seeking, and neuroticism are linked to increased addiction risk.
  • Lower socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk of addiction due to stress and limited resources.
  • What role do cultural norms play in addiction?
    Influence attitudes towards risks
  • What is tolerance in the context of addiction?
    Need for increasing amounts
  • What is an example of a behavioral addiction?
    Gambling addiction
  • Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA affect reward pathways, mood, and impulsivity
  • Individuals may turn to addictive substances or behaviors as a maladaptive coping mechanism
  • Order the social factors that contribute to addiction:
    1️⃣ Peer influence
    2️⃣ Socioeconomic status
    3️⃣ Cultural norms
    4️⃣ Availability and accessibility
  • The biopsychosocial model integrates the strengths of the disease and learning models, acknowledging the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors
  • Withdrawal symptoms are both physical and psychological

    True
  • Match the type of addiction with an example:
    Substance-based addiction ↔️ Heroin addiction
    Behavioral addiction ↔️ Gaming addiction
  • The underlying neurological mechanisms and treatment approaches may vary between substance-based and behavioral addictions.

    True
  • Biological factors alone determine addiction vulnerability.
    False
  • Addressing psychological factors is a key component of effective addiction treatment.

    True
  • Addressing social influences is an important aspect of comprehensive addiction prevention.

    True
  • Greater availability and accessibility of addictive substances increase their use and abuse.

    True
  • Withdrawal symptoms occur when the substance or activity is stopped.

    True
  • Match the type of addiction with its description:
    Substance-based addiction ↔️ Involves physiological effects and dependence
    Behavioral addiction ↔️ Driven by psychological rewards and compulsions
  • Biological factors alone determine addiction vulnerability.
    False
  • Which personality traits are linked to increased addiction risk?
    Impulsivity, sensation-seeking, neuroticism
  • What is the key concept of the disease model of addiction?
    Chronic, relapsing brain disease
  • What is the purpose of detoxification in addiction treatment?
    Cleansing the body
  • Addiction is defined as a strong, uncontrollable urge or craving for a substance or an activity
  • Continued use of a substance or activity despite negative consequences is a characteristic of addiction
  • How does genetic predisposition influence addiction risk?
    Increases susceptibility to addiction
  • What are coping mechanisms in the context of addiction?
    Strategies to deal with stress
  • How does peer influence affect addiction risk?
    Encourages or normalizes behaviors
  • Lower socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk of addiction due to factors like stress, limited resources, and reduced access to treatment
  • Addiction is defined as a strong, uncontrollable urge or craving for a substance or an activity
  • Addictions can be to both substance-based and behavioral activities, but their underlying mechanisms and treatment approaches may differ
  • How does genetic predisposition contribute to addiction?
    Increases susceptibility
  • Cognitive biases like optimism bias can lead to minimizing the risks of addictive behaviors.

    True
  • The learning model emphasizes classical and operant conditioning in addiction.
    True
  • Match the treatment method with its description:
    Psychotherapy ↔️ Addresses underlying psychological issues
    Pharmacotherapy ↔️ Uses medications to manage cravings
    Support groups ↔️ Provides peer support and community