Addiction Models

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According to the life-process model of addiction, addiction is viewed as:

  • A habitual response and a source of gratification and security (correct)
  • An uncontrollable force
  • A purely biological disease
  • A result of unitary biological mechanisms

What is the main argument against using the term 'disease' in the life-process model of addiction?

  • Addiction is purely a choice and not a response
  • Addictive behavior cannot be solely explained by unitary biological mechanisms (correct)
  • Addiction is not related to social relationships
  • Addiction is not harmful to individuals

According to the life-process model, how can individuals overcome addiction?

  • By accepting addiction as an uncontrollable force
  • By solely relying on biological treatments
  • By augmenting life options and coping mechanics, pursuing values and purpose (correct)
  • By isolating themselves from social relationships

What impedes the natural life processes, as per the life-process model of addiction?

<p>The disease model of addiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who originated and advocated the life-process model of addiction?

<p>Stanton Peele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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