How Might You Explain the Discrepancy in Cross-Sectional Research Finding

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Essay

How might you explain the discrepancy in cross-sectional research finding a decline in memory for lists of words but longitudinal research showing an increase in factual knowledge and procedural knowledge?

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Definitions:

Relapse

The return to a previous state or behavior, particularly regarding substance abuse, after a period of improvement or recovery.

Neurobehavioral Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology focusing on the relationship between the brain's behavior and cognitive functions.

Relapse Models

Theoretical frameworks used to understand the process and risk factors leading to a relapse in individuals recovering from addiction or psychiatric conditions.

AVE (Abstinence Violation Effect)

A psychological phenomenon in which a person experiencing a relapse into substance use feels a sense of failure and helplessness, potentially exacerbating the relapse.