Theory of AddictionThe word ‘addiction’ these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an When you look at the evidence, you see that all these positions capture important aspects of The first edition was well received: ‘Throughout the book the reader is exposed to a vast number of useful observations...The ‘The book provides a comprehensive review of existing theories - over 30 in all - and this the field, a more developed specification of PRIME theory and analysis of the expanding evidence base. With this important new information, Theory of Addiction will continue to be essential reading for all those working in addiction, from student to experienced practitioner – as urged above, Read and learn! |
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... role of decision-making and choice, whereas behavioural pharmacologists may feel more comfortable with one that emphasises learning mechanisms and brain pathways. Some smokers, who need to feel that they are in control, may prefer to ...
... role of theory The preceding analysis has taken a largely Popperian view of theories as statements that are tested against evidence and potentially falsified. Science progresses, it is Definition, theory and observation □ 29 argued, by ...
... role that is being fulfilled in theories in psychology. Thus the role of the Theory of Planned Behaviour, for example, is to alert us to the importance of specific attitudes to a behaviour – our beliefs about what people who matter to ...
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Contents
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addiction as choice | 41 |
3 The Selfmedication Model of addiction | 50 |
Irrational illinformed choice and unstable preferences | 60 |
Addiction as the exercise of choice based on desires | 87 |
Contents | 95 |
Addiction habit and instrumental learning | 114 |
Addiction in populations and comprehensive theories | 136 |
Development of a comprehensive theory | 152 |
A synthetic theory of motivation | 192 |
A theory of addiction | 229 |
Index | 257 |