Explain the Differences Between Psychological Dependency and Physical Addiction

question 4

Essay

Explain the differences between psychological dependency and physical addiction.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Recall

The ability to retrieve and recognize information stored in memory for an extended period, often days, months, or years after initial learning.

Working Memory

A brain-function system with a constrained capacity dedicated to holding information short-term for processing needs.

Process and Recall

Refers to the cognitive functions of understanding information (process) and retrieving it from memory when needed (recall).

Implicit Memory

A form of memory that enables people to perform tasks without conscious awareness of the previous experiences influencing that performance.