In a Review of 280 Studies Published in the Journal

question 29

Essay

In a review of 280 studies published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships,over half of all the studies sampled college students.What are the pros and cons of using samples of college students in relationship research?

Recognize the legal and social efforts to control substance abuse.

Distinguish between different theories of addiction development.

Comprehend the role of cognitive-behavioral factors in addiction.

Discern the components and critiques of the moral model of addiction.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is given only some of the time a behavior occurs, leading to more robust responses.

Primary Reinforcement

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding, satisfying a biological need or desire, such as food, water, or shelter.

Continuous Reinforcement

A type of learning in which a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant and persistent responses.