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Generally, a gambler who is drawn to a slot machine is

an escape-seeking gambler

The DRD2A1 allele gene has its greatest effect on which neurotransmitter system?

dopamine

Which of the following statements is true about anorexia?

Anorexics have a distorted perception of their body's shape and size.

The Internet has an addiction potential because

It produces a stimulant-like rush. It can be used to escape feelings. It doesn't criticize. It is always available.

Which statement about compulsive behaviors is true?

The reasons for compulsive behaviors are very similar to those forcompulsive drug use.

Which is a primary correlate of (i.e., is most associated with) sexual addictions?

a person's belief that he or she is "no good"

Compulsive shoppers describe the same relief of bad feelings and the subsequent high as someone describing the use of...

cocaine

Craving overwhelms common sense and causes an addict to do which of the following?

do whatever will provide immediate relief from anxiety and pain what feels good at the time seek immediate gratification

Pathological gambling (like behavioral addictions in general) is characterized by which of the following?

jeopardizing or losing job, relationship, or educational or career opportunity repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop the behavior craving restlessness and irritability when attempting to control, cut back, or stop the behavior

A problem gambler is defined as a person whose gambling behavior causes difficulty in which of the following parts of his or her life?

psychological physiological sociological vocational (professional or educational)


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