Theories of Addiction (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What agonists do
What agonists do
Mimic neurotransmitters & stimulate receptors
What antagonists do
What antagonists do
Block receptors & prevent neuron firing
What reuptake inhibitors do
What reuptake inhibitors do
Prevent neurotransmitter reabsorption, cause excess in synapse
Alcohol's effect on GABA
Alcohol's effect on GABA
Makes GABA more effective, slowing message transmission
Heroin attaches to which receptors
Heroin attaches to which receptors
Endorphin receptors
Nicotine stimulates which synapses
Nicotine stimulates which synapses
Acetylcholine (ACh) synapses
Positive reinforcement in addiction
Positive reinforcement in addiction
Drug creates positive feelings, making repetition likely
Negative reinforcement in addiction
Negative reinforcement in addiction
Taking drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Social learning theory & addiction
Social learning theory & addiction
Observing role models using drugs leads to copying behaviour
DTs mortality rate if untreated
DTs mortality rate if untreated
Up to 35%, reduces to 5% with early treatment