Explain the difference between physical dependence on a drug and psychological dependence on a drug

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In physical dependence, when a person stops taking the drug a set of physiological symptoms will appear as the drug level in the system drops (withdrawal). Symptoms disappear when the drug is taken again. In psychological dependence, when a person takes a drug (behavioral act), they receive a consequence such as a feeling of euphoria, perhaps. This consequence increases the likelihood that the drug will be taken again. Thus, the behavior is being reinforced by the consequence.

Psychology

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Psychology

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a. uninvolved c. permissive b. authoritarian d. authoritative

Psychology

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Psychology

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a. self-regulation b. identity crisis c. self-examination d. exploration

Psychology