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Unit 17: Addiction
17.1 Describing Addiction
17.1.2 Psychological Dependence
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What are the three main characteristics of psychological dependence?
Cravings, obsessive thoughts, desire
Expectancy theory in psychological dependence suggests individuals anticipate positive outcomes from substance
use
Cognitive distortions involve rational thought patterns that minimize the harmful effects of addiction.
False
What negative emotions often drive individuals to seek relief through addictive behaviors?
Stress, anxiety, depression
Steps involved in the emotional response cycle of psychological dependence
1️⃣ Emotional triggers
2️⃣ Cravings
3️⃣ Reinforcement
Match the characteristic with the type of dependence:
Withdrawal symptoms ↔️ Physical dependence
Obsessive thoughts ↔️ Psychological dependence
What is the primary focus of psychological dependence?
Mental and emotional well-being
Psychological dependence is characterized by cravings and obsessive
thoughts
Withdrawal symptoms are a characteristic of psychological dependence.
False
What are cognitive distortions in psychological dependence?
Irrational thought patterns
Match the emotional factor with its explanation:
Cravings ↔️ Intense urges for emotional relief
Emotional triggers ↔️ Events causing negative emotions
Reinforcement ↔️ Positive emotions after the behavior
What type of emotions do emotional triggers induce in psychological dependence?
Negative emotions
Emotional triggers are events that cause negative
emotions
Cravings are intense urges for emotional
relief
Reinforcement in psychological dependence refers to positive emotions experienced after a
behavior
.
What is an example of an emotional trigger in psychological dependence?
Facing work stress
What is an example of a craving in psychological dependence?
Desire for a cigarette
Feeling relaxed after consuming alcohol is an example of
reinforcement
Describe the cycle of emotional triggers, cravings, and reinforcement in psychological dependence.
Stress leads to cravings, which are relieved by behavior, reinforcing the cycle
Match the behavioral manifestation with its description:
Compulsive use ↔️ Excessive engagement despite harm
Social isolation ↔️ Avoiding interactions for addiction
Neglecting responsibilities ↔️ Failing to fulfill obligations
What is the primary difference between psychological and physical dependence?
Psychological dependence involves mental reliance, while physical dependence involves bodily reliance
Physical dependence is characterized by withdrawal
symptoms
What are the two primary characteristics of psychological dependence?
Cravings and obsessive thoughts
Provide an example of psychological dependence related to coffee.
Feeling unable to focus without it
Explain how FOMO can illustrate psychological dependence.
Checking phone constantly due to fear of missing out
FOMO, or fear of missing out, illustrates psychological
dependence
Psychological dependence is characterized by
cravings
and obsessive thoughts.
Psychological dependence involves a belief in the need for a substance or behavior for mental and emotional
well-being
Match the substance/behavior with its characteristic:
Coffee ↔️ Cravings
Social Media ↔️ Obsessive thoughts
Obsessive thoughts are a characteristic of
psychological
dependence.
Checking a phone constantly due to FOMO illustrates psychological
dependence
Match the substance/behavior with its characteristic:
Coffee ↔️ Cravings
Social Media ↔️ Obsessive thoughts
Substance use ↔️ Needing a drink to cope with stress
Psychological dependence involves both cravings and
obsessive
thoughts.
Steps in the emotional process of psychological dependence:
1️⃣ Emotional triggers
2️⃣ Cravings
3️⃣ Reinforcement
Match the emotional factor with its explanation:
Emotional Triggers ↔️ Events causing negative emotions
Cravings ↔️ Intense urges for emotional relief
Reinforcement ↔️ Positive emotions after addictive behavior
One behavioral manifestation of psychological dependence is compulsive
use
Psychological dependence involves cravings, while physical dependence results in
withdrawal
symptoms.