Risk Factors in Addiction Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Genetic vulnerability
Genetic vulnerability
Inherited predisposition increasing disorder likelihood
Genetic traits create ___ not inevitability
Genetic traits create ___ not inevitability
Predisposition
Which dopamine receptor is key in addiction?
Which dopamine receptor is key in addiction?
D2 receptors
Effect of fewer D2 receptors
Effect of fewer D2 receptors
Less satisfaction from natural rewards
CYP2A6 enzyme function
CYP2A6 enzyme function
Metabolises nicotine in liver
High CYP2A6 activity effect on addiction risk
High CYP2A6 activity effect on addiction risk
Greater genetic risk of nicotine addiction
Kendler et al. addiction rate: addicted bio parent vs none
Kendler et al. addiction rate: addicted bio parent vs none
8.6% vs 4.2%
Adoption study strength for genetic research
Adoption study strength for genetic research
Separates genetic from environmental influences
Traits with genetic component (indirect effects)
Traits with genetic component (indirect effects)
Self-control and emotional regulation
Gene-environment interaction in addiction
Gene-environment interaction in addiction
Genetic predisposition + environmental triggers