AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

UNDERSTANDING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HYPNOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The feeling that a drug is needed to continue a feeling of emotional or psychological well-being.
A
physical dependence
B
psychological dependence
C
withdrawl
D
amphetamines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -addiction – a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Addictive drug: A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence.

Detailed explanation-4: -A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped or taken in smaller doses.

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