The Disease Model of Addiction Differs from Psychological Models in That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The disease model of addiction differs from psychological models in that:

• A)addiction is seen as a primary disease rather than secondary to another mental disorder
• B)psychosocial stressors are the result of addiction in the disease model
• C)the addictive personality is genetically determined according to the disease model
• D)an addict is not responsible for his or her behavior in the disease model

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced; also known as per unit cost.

Average Variable Cost

The unit cost of producing each product, calculated by dividing the variable costs (costs that vary with output) by the number of units produced.

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for adjustments in all inputs and outputs.

Long-Run Supply Curves

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a longer period, considering adjustments in factors of production.