AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between dependence and addiction has to do with ____
A
which substances you feel you need.
B
one deals with need while the other deals with want.
C
one has a physical impact while the other has only a psychological impact.
D
addiction has a significant impact on your personal and/or professional life.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If you use substances in high quantities, can’t control your intake or feel you need them to perform a specific function, such as unwinding or feeling confident, you’re likely abusing them. Drug dependence is a physical condition, whereby either your body or mind adapts to you using the substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -When people talk about addiction, they are usually referring to the harmful behavior associated with substance abuse. Dependence refers to the physical symptoms of withdrawal and tolerance. Thank you!

Detailed explanation-3: -Substance abuse is the use of drugs or alcohol to the point where it causes problems in your life. Substance dependence (addiction) is when you are unable to quit using drugs or alcohol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Those who abuse drugs and alcohol still have control over their lives, while those with an addiction have a disease that affects many aspects of their life. People with addiction may seem to only have an abuse problem, when in reality their life is beginning to fall apart.

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