| Description |
xiv, 173 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Palgrave insights in psychology |
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Palgrave insights in psychology.
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| Contents |
1. What is addictive behaviour? -- 2. The biology of addictive behaviour -- 3. Understanding addictive behaviour as a learned phenomenon -- 4. Understanding addictive behaviour as a problem of control -- 5. Understanding the automaticity of addictive behaviour -- 6. Treatment options for addictive behaviours -- 7. Primary prevention options for addictive behaviours -- 8. Integrating addictive behaviour |
| Summary |
Addiction to particular substances or behaviour patterns can be extremely powerful and often has a crippling effect on the lives of those involved. The authors explain the key biological, cognitive and social causes and effects of dependence, drawing together theories and evidence from psychology, pharmacology and medicine |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-166) and index |
| Subject |
Compulsive behavior.
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Substance abuse.
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Behavior, Addictive -- psychology.
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Behavior, Addictive -- physiopathology.
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Substance-Related Disorders -- physiopathology.
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Substance-Related Disorders -- psychology.
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| Author |
Dyer, Kyle
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| LC no. |
2010032635 |
| ISBN |
0230272223 (paperback) |
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9780230272224 (paperback) |
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