Compare and contrast physical dependence and psychological dependence

What will be an ideal response?


• Physical dependence – withdrawal symptoms occur when individual decreases or stops use of substance
• Psychological dependence – craving or compulsion to use a particular substance despite detrimental consequences; individual may or may not be physically dependent
• Individual may be both physically and psychologically dependent on substances
• Individual may be physically or psychologically dependent on substances (not both)

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Regarding environments, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Specific environments have a significant impact on one's behavior. b. People have a significant impact on both natural and constructed environments. c. People can alter natural cycles, animal populations, and the very face of the Earth. d. Ethological psychologists study the relationship between environments and human behavior.

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Discuss the four phases of Beck's cognitive-behavioral approach to treating depression

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology