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C/PS/206. Do theories of addiction address all aspects of addictive behaviour?

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2011
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The paper looks at the theories of addiction, i.e. excessive appetites theory, attentional bias theory, the Prime theory of motivation, etc. Social, physical and psychological factors promoting addiction are discussed arguing whether the reviewed theories provide a comprehensive explanation of addictive behaviour.

 

KEYWORDS: Addictive behaviour, excessive appetites, attentional bias, Prime theory of motivation,

 
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