Characteristics and Explanations of Addiction
Define addiction and outline its clinical characteristics. Explore biological explanations, such as genetic predisposition, and psychological explanations, including peer influence and learning theories.
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Define addiction and outline its clinical characteristics. Explore biological explanations, such as genetic predisposition, and psychological explanations, including peer influence and learning theories.
Key Questions
- What are the defining clinical characteristics of addiction?
- How can genetic factors make someone more vulnerable to addiction?
- In what ways do peer influence and learning theories explain addictive behaviours?
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