Early Clinical Definitions of Addiction Focused on the Development of Tolerance

question 38

Multiple Choice

Early clinical definitions of addiction focused on the development of tolerance, physical dependence, and craving (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1995) . What is a criticism of this definition?

• A) It is too inclusive.
• B) It is too limited in scope.
• C) It is operational.
• D) It is not evidence-based.

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Definitions:

Metaphor Analysis

A qualitative research technique used to explore how metaphors in language reflect complex ideas, beliefs, and cognitive processes.

Root Metaphors

Fundamental underlying metaphors that shape how individuals or cultures understand the world.

Discourse Analysis

A research method focusing on the use of language in texts or spoken words to explore how language constructs social, political, and cultural realities.

Coding

The process of categorizing or assigning codes to data for analysis, often used in qualitative research to identify patterns or themes.