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.