Addictions Crossword

Not constantly losing but constantly nearly wining
Most research is correlational. Certain traits may be present in people with addictions but this may just be coincidence or due to a third factor.
Intervention studies tend to ignore sibling influences.
Only some responses are reinforced, compared to full reinforcement where every response is reinforced.
The researchers blocked transmission of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which results in a decrease in nicotine intake and nicotine seeking in the animals.
The tendency to remember and overestimate wins while forgetting about, underestimating or rationalising losses.
Latkin et al (2004) found the probability of drug abuse was related to the number of members within an individual’s social network who used drugs.
Women are more likely to light up in stressful situations than men. _____________ explanation fails to address gender differences.
A response is reinforce after an unpredictable number of responses.
If ____________ leads to addiction, does coping lead to abstinence?
Exaggerated self-confidence in their ability to ‘beat the system’
An advantage of _______________ explanation is that they can explain why some people develop addictive behaviours, yet others who have the same environmental experiences and life pressures do not.