Psychological & Social Risk Factors (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How does addiction typically develop according to psychological research?
How does addiction typically develop according to psychological research?
Through interaction of multiple factors
What is stress defined as in addiction research?
What is stress defined as in addiction research?
Arousal when we feel unable to cope
What did Epstein et al (1998) find about childhood rape and alcohol addiction?
What did Epstein et al (1998) find about childhood rape and alcohol addiction?
Link only in women who developed PTSD
Which personality trait shows the strongest link to addiction?
Which personality trait shows the strongest link to addiction?
Impulsivity
What matters most regarding family influences on addiction risk?
What matters most regarding family influences on addiction risk?
Adolescent's perception of approval
Which is NOT one of O'Connell et al's three peer influence mechanisms?
Which is NOT one of O'Connell et al's three peer influence mechanisms?
Direct peer pressure to use substances
What do Mayes and Suchman emphasise about addiction causes?
What do Mayes and Suchman emphasise about addiction causes?
No single factor directly causes it
What is the difference between proximate and ultimate risk factors?
What is the difference between proximate and ultimate risk factors?
Immediate influences vs genetic basis
Why do researchers advocate focusing on risk factor identification?
Why do researchers advocate focusing on risk factor identification?
Prevention costs less than treatment
What is the main methodological limitation in addiction risk factor research?
What is the main methodological limitation in addiction risk factor research?
Reliance on retrospective recall