Which of the Following Alternatives Correctly Defines Addiction

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives correctly defines addiction

• A)Increased doses of a drug are required to produce the same effect
• B)A need to use a drug regularly
• C)Negative experiences that accompany reducing or stopping drug use
• D)When the user craves a drug and is driven to seek it out

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Primacy of Affect

The principle that emotional responses can occur before detailed cognitive processing of stimuli, influencing perception and judgment.

Emotion Requires Cognition

The theory that cognitive processing of information is necessary before an emotional response can be triggered.

Appraisal

The process of evaluating and interpreting environmental stimuli, which plays a significant role in emotional responses and decision making.