Social learning theory argument

• How does positive reinforcement lead to smoking?


  Smoking causes a pleasant feeling of mild euphoria and stress relief in the individual which then leads to addiction
• What is positive reinforcement?

  When something positive is added as a reward
• What is negative reinforcement?

  When something negative is removed as a reward
• How does negative reinforcement lead to smoking?


  In order to stop the unpleasant feeling of withdrawal symptoms individuals relapse and continue smoking
• What is imitation in terms of smoking?


  Copying or mimicking someone else's smoking behavior
• What does classical conditioning suggest about smoking?


  That smoking behavior can be learnt and kept via association which can be activated by cue reactivity
• What is cue reactivity in terms of addiction?

  When a person associates specific moods, situations or environmental factors with the rewarding effects of nicotine
• What is maintenance in terms of addiction?


  When individuals continue smoking as they learn that withdrawal symptoms can be stopped by smoking
• How can cue reactivity lead to a relapse?

  Cue reactivity can cause environmental or emotional triggers to the individual and can cause cravings