Marcus started smoking cigarettes with his friends at university. He found that smoking made him feel relaxed and accepted by his peer group. However, after several months of regular use, Marcus noticed that he felt highly irritable and anxious if he went more than a few hours without a cigarette, and he would immediately smoke to relieve these feelings. He also noticed that simply seeing his favorite lighter or walking past the pub where he usually smokes triggers intense cravings.
Discuss learning theory as an explanation for nicotine addiction. Refer to Marcus in your answer.
13 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Explanations for nicotine addiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.