Discuss Biological and Behavioral Approaches to Explain Cravings for Substances

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Essay

Discuss biological and behavioral approaches to explain cravings for substances.

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic, logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work, involving hypothesis, experimentation, observation, and conclusions.

Hypothesis

A tentative explanation or assumption made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Hypothesis

An initial theory offered following the observation of limited data, intended to guide subsequent detailed exploration.

Life-Span Perspective

An approach to the study of human development that includes all phases, from conception to death.