The Life-Process Model of Addiction

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

  • A genetic predisposition and a chronic disease
  • An inevitable consequence of psychosocial factors
  • A habitual response and a source of gratification and security (correct)
  • A result of unitary biological mechanisms

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

  • Eric J. Nestler
  • Gene M. Heyman
  • Archie Brodsky
  • Stanton Peele (correct)

Proponents of the life-process model argue that addictive behavior cannot be solely explained by:

  • Psychosocial factors
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Social relationships and experiences
  • Unitary biological mechanisms (correct)

What does the disease model of addiction impede?

<p>Natural life processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biological mechanisms are typically claimed to underlie all forms of addiction according to the text?

<p>CREB and ΔFosB (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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