3.1.2 Evaluating dopamine & genetic explanations Flashcards

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from a social and ethical view what do both biological explanations do?

A

reduce the amount of blame placed on the addict

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biological explanations reduce blame placed on the addict by suggesting what?

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the addict could not control there addiction

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is the biological explanation a deterministic or free will explanation?

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deterministic

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what will removing blame placed on the addict do?

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remove any sense of responsibility providing a excuse for doing it and continuing

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removing blame from the addict makes it harder for them to do what?

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change

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the explanations are biologically reductionist what does this mean?

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only biological factors (genes) play a role

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it is too simplistic to suggest….

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addiction could be caused by purely biological factors

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what is a more holistic and comprehensive explanation for addiction?

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the diathesis stress model

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  1. Genetic vulnerability + 2. Early life adversity =
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  1. psychological dysfunction
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  1. psychological dysfunction + 4.stressful life events =
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  1. specific mental disorder e.g. addiction
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