PSY 245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Family Therapy, Mental Disorder, Breathalyzer
8 Dec 2020
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Metabolism (processing alcohol faster than someone else) Genetics influence low level of response to alcohol = more at risk for developing disorder. -priming refers to a situation in which a single drug dose leads to an uncontrollable binge. -drug cues refers to stimuli associated with drug use. -cravings refer to an obsessive drive for drug use. -stress is a common trigger of relapse in people with sud. Mesolimbic system = dopamine pathways (reward, pleasure, desire) Reward deficiency syndrome is the theory that some people may not be able to derive much reward from everyday events and so resort to excesses such as drug use. Stress = important trigger for many mental disorders. Stress-induced relapse involves an activation of certain brain substances related to stress. Positive expectancies = i can stop anytime i want . People think alcohol will increase their social skills. Classical conditioning = people with substance use disorder.
