AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of dependency is defined by the obsessive thought longing for the drug.
A
Physical dependency
B
Psychological dependency
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychological dependence is a term that describes the emotional or mental components of substance use disorder, such as strong cravings for the substance or behavior and difficulty thinking about anything else.

Detailed explanation-2: -addiction – a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Substance dependence", as defined in the DSM-IV, can be diagnosed with physiological dependence, evidence of tolerance or withdrawal, or without physiological dependence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term psychological dependence is generally meant to describe the emotional and mental processes that are associated with the development of, and recovery from, a substance use disorder or process addiction.

Detailed explanation-5: -Addictive drug: A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence.

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