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Introduction to Risk Factors & Genetics

Introduction to Risk Factors & Genetics

Flowchart showing Genetics, Personality, Family, and Peers acting as interacting risk factors for Addiction

Why do some people try smoking once and walk away, while others develop a lifelong dependency? The answer lies in risk factors. Psychologists look at biological, psychological, and social variables that increase vulnerability rather than a single cause.

Risk factors for addiction Lesson

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

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Risk factors for addiction. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.