The Life-Process Model of Addiction

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

a biological mechanism
a habitual response (correct)
a source of gratification and security
a disease

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

Archie Brodsky
Mary Arnold
Stanton Peele (correct)
None of the above

The life-process model of addiction is in opposition to

the individual's ability to overcome addiction
the biological mechanisms of addiction
the social relationships and experiences of addiction
the disease model of addiction (correct)

According to the life-process model, addiction can be overcome by

all of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

unitary biological mechanisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the life-process model of addiction?

The view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the context of social relationships and experiences. Signup and view all the answers

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

Stanton Peele Signup and view all the answers

What do proponents of the life-process model argue against?

The disease model of addiction Signup and view all the answers

How do proponents of the life-process model believe addiction can be overcome?

By augmenting life options and coping mechanics, pursuing values and purpose, repairing relationships, and expressing personal agency — all of which occur through normal human development. Signup and view all the answers