A local public health department launched a smartphone application designed to reduce binge drinking among university students by tracking their weekly alcohol units and sending daily warning alerts. Despite a high initial download rate, a follow-up study revealed no significant reduction in alcohol consumption among the users.
Briefly discuss two psychological reasons why digital health promotion interventions, such as this tracking application, might fail to successfully reduce addictive behavior.
48 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Reducing addiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.