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Question 4

Read the following statements about Marcus's substance addiction.

  1. Marcus relies on drinking to cope with daily work stress and feels he cannot function socially without it.
  2. Marcus finds that he must drink significantly more alcohol than before to achieve the same level of relaxation.
  3. Marcus experiences severe sweating and hand tremors when he goes without alcohol for a few hours.
  4. Marcus's brain chemistry has adapted to the alcohol, and his body now requires it just to prevent illness and function normally.

Which one of A, B, C, or D reflects the correct sequence of the psychological and physiological concepts described in the statements about Marcus?

A

Psychological dependence, withdrawal, tolerance, physical dependence

B

Psychological dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, physical dependence

C

Physical dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, psychological dependence

D

Tolerance, withdrawal, physical dependence, psychological dependence

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Describing addiction Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Describing addiction

4 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Describing addiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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