Explain why the addiction potential of cocaine was unrecognized for many years
What will be an ideal response?
At one time, drug addiction was linked to the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms. But many people do not experience cocaine-related withdrawal symptoms. Recent conceptualization of addiction relies on reinforcement and DSM-V criteria which may or may not include physical symptoms.
Psychology
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What is the term for an understanding about the processes that underlie memory, which emerges and improves during middle childhood?
a) Recall b) Rehearsal c) Metamemory d) Working memory
Psychology
When it comes to suicidal behavior, men are more likely than women to ____
a. actually kill themselves b. attempt suicide when psychotic c. attempt, but not complete, suicide d. use drug overdoses as their method
Psychology