Moss, Anthony C and Dyer, Kyle R (2010) Psychology of addictive behaviour. Palgrave Insights in Psychology Palgrave Macmillan .
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Addiction to particular substances or behavior patterns can be extremely powerful and often has a crippling effect on the lives of those involved. Moss and Dyer explain the key biological, cognitive and social causes and effects of dependence, drawing together theories and evidence from psychology, pharmacology and medicine. They consider addictions to gambling, internet, sex and substance as wel as looking at treatment and prevention.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Type: | Book |
| Date: | 2010 |
| Call No: | GC, FA |
| Pages: | 173 p. |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| ISBN: | 9780230272224 |
| EndNote: | View |
| Accession Number: | HRB 4922 (Available) |
| Subjects: | F Concepts in psychology > Cognition F Concepts in psychology > Attitude and behaviour > Behaviour A Substance use, abuse, and dependence > Theory of substance use > Psychological substance use disorder theory E Concepts in biomedical areas > Pharmacology and toxicology F Concepts in psychology > Non chemical addiction G Health and disease > Disease model F Concepts in psychology > Specific attitude and behaviour > choice-making behaviour J Health care, prevention and rehabilitation > Substance use prevention F Concepts in psychology > Learning E Concepts in biomedical areas > General life processes (physiology) |
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