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Question 7

Marcus has recently started gambling heavily on online sports betting. His father and grandfather were both known to have severe gambling issues. Marcus also belongs to a university football club where weekly betting on matches is a common social activity among his teammates.

With reference to Marcus, discuss genetic vulnerability and peer influence as risk factors in the development of addiction.

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Risk factors for addiction Questions

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

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

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