A phone alert repeatedly precedes an online reward; later the alert produces an urge even when no reward follows.
Explain how learning theory accounts for the developing urge. Explain one factor that limits using learning explanation of addiction to interpret the material.
52 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 3.1 Psychological problems, covering 3.1.1 Symptoms and features (ICD), 3.1.2 Incidence over time, 3.1.3 Effects on individuals and society, 3.1.4 Influence of genes as an explanation, 3.1.5 Cognitive theory explanation of depression, 3.1.6 Learning theory explanation of addiction, 3.1.7 CBT as a treatment, and 3.1.8 Drugs as a treatment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.