Explanations for Nicotine Addiction (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which two conditioning principles does learning theory use to explain nicotine addiction?
Which two conditioning principles does learning theory use to explain nicotine addiction?
Classical & operant conditioning
Which brain structure does nicotine stimulate to release dopamine, creating euphoria?
Which brain structure does nicotine stimulate to release dopamine, creating euphoria?
Nucleus accumbens
Which type of reinforcement better explains why established smokers continue smoking?
Which type of reinforcement better explains why established smokers continue smoking?
Negative reinforcement
What are the pleasurable effects of nicotine classified as in learning theory?
What are the pleasurable effects of nicotine classified as in learning theory?
Primary reinforcer
Which is an example of a secondary reinforcer in nicotine addiction?
Which is an example of a secondary reinforcer in nicotine addiction?
Tobacco smell
What are the three elements of cue reactivity?
What are the three elements of cue reactivity?
Subjective desire, physiological signs, behavioural indicators
What did Levin et al. (2010) find when rats could choose nicotine or plain water?
What did Levin et al. (2010) find when rats could choose nicotine or plain water?
Rats chose nicotine significantly more
What did Carter & Tiffany's (1999) meta-analysis of 41 studies find about dependent smokers?
What did Carter & Tiffany's (1999) meta-analysis of 41 studies find about dependent smokers?
They reacted strongly to smoking cues
What percentage remained abstinent after one year in Smith's (1988) aversion therapy study?
What percentage remained abstinent after one year in Smith's (1988) aversion therapy study?
52%
According to Carpenter et al. (2014), why do women struggle more with quitting smoking?
According to Carpenter et al. (2014), why do women struggle more with quitting smoking?
More sensitive to smoking-related cues