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Risk factors for addiction

If someone has an addiction risk factor, what does that mean for their likelihood of addiction?

A

Risk factors make addiction inevitable once an individual encounters an addictive substance.

B

Risk factors decrease vulnerability, making addiction unlikely even after repeated substance use.

C

Risk factors affect addiction severity, but do not influence whether addiction develops.

D

Risk factors increase vulnerability, but do not guarantee addiction.

Risk factors for addiction Flashcards

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Risk factors for addiction

23 flashcards on AQA A Level Psychology Risk factors for addiction: the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.