AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
alcohol use marked by tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue problematic use
A
medical model
B
substance abuse disorder
C
anxiety disorder
D
alcohol use disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alcoholism is the popular name for alcohol use disorder. Its symptoms are tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue using alcohol despite significant problems associated with that use.

Detailed explanation-2: -tolerance is a physical effect of repeated use of a drug. Tolerance does not always equal addiction. Withdrawal: Symptoms a person experiences when not using a substance, due to the body reacting to no longer having the substance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol use disorder is organized into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

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