Treatments for Addiction (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which treatment approach does the learning perspective advocate for addressing addiction?
Which treatment approach does the learning perspective advocate for addressing addiction?
Aversion therapy
What is a key characteristic of methadone compared to heroin?
What is a key characteristic of methadone compared to heroin?
It remains in the body longer
How does methadone reduce health risks compared to injecting heroin?
How does methadone reduce health risks compared to injecting heroin?
Avoids blood-borne viruses like HIV
How long does it take for the worst heroin withdrawal symptoms to pass during detoxification?
How long does it take for the worst heroin withdrawal symptoms to pass during detoxification?
After a week
Which learning theory is aversion therapy based on?
Which learning theory is aversion therapy based on?
Classical conditioning
How does disulfiram work as an aversion therapy for alcohol addiction?
How does disulfiram work as an aversion therapy for alcohol addiction?
Interferes with alcohol metabolism
What does CBT help individuals identify to manage their alcohol use?
What does CBT help individuals identify to manage their alcohol use?
Triggers and high-risk situations
How effective is hypnotherapy compared to nicotine replacement therapy for smoking?
How effective is hypnotherapy compared to nicotine replacement therapy for smoking?
Three times more effective
What is the first stage in the Stages of Change Model (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983)?
What is the first stage in the Stages of Change Model (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983)?
Pre-contemplation
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
Lapse is one-off; relapse is full return