Theories of Addiction (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which drug acts as a reuptake inhibitor by preventing dopamine reabsorption in the synapse?
Which drug acts as a reuptake inhibitor by preventing dopamine reabsorption in the synapse?
Cocaine
How does alcohol act as a depressant in the brain?
How does alcohol act as a depressant in the brain?
It reduces serotonin & makes GABA effective
How does heroin cause a dopamine flood in the brain?
How does heroin cause a dopamine flood in the brain?
It inhibits GABA, which stops dopamine block
How quickly do nicotine drug levels peak after inhalation?
How quickly do nicotine drug levels peak after inhalation?
7-10 seconds
What is the mortality rate of delirium tremens (DTs) if left untreated?
What is the mortality rate of delirium tremens (DTs) if left untreated?
Up to 35%
Which example shows negative reinforcement in drug addiction?
Which example shows negative reinforcement in drug addiction?
Taking heroin to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Which researcher found peer encouragement was a key factor in teenage smoking initiation?
Which researcher found peer encouragement was a key factor in teenage smoking initiation?
Friedman et al. (1985)
In Siegel et al.'s study, what % of rats died from overdose in a different room vs their usual room?
In Siegel et al.'s study, what % of rats died from overdose in a different room vs their usual room?
64% vs 32%
What is a key limitation of biological explanations of addiction?
What is a key limitation of biological explanations of addiction?
They don't explain initial drug use
What did Martsh & Miller (1997) find about extraversion and drinking?
What did Martsh & Miller (1997) find about extraversion and drinking?
Regular drinkers more extravert than light