The Biological and Learning Models of Addiction Differ in Their

question 64

Multiple Choice

The biological and learning models of addiction differ in their explanations of drug abuse and in their proposed solutions. According to the biological model:

• A) the degree of addiction will vary depending on the situation.
• B) people can grow beyond the need for alcohol.
• C) the solution is medical treatment and group support.
• D) most problem drinkers can learn to drink in moderation.

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Definitions:

Moral Therapy

A 19th-century psychiatric treatment approach focusing on humane treatment and moral discipline as a remedy for mental illness.

Somatogenic

A term referring to the origin of physical bodily disorders, suggesting that psychological conditions have a physical (somatic) cause.

Psychogenic

Pertains to physical illnesses or conditions that are believed to arise from emotional or mental stressors, rather than biological factors.

Abnormal Behaviour

Refers to patterns of emotion, thought, and action deemed pathological for one reason or another, often being statistically rare, violating norms, or causing distress.