Compare Both Explanations From Biol And Learn

Question 0

List the one (and abit) of a similarity

Answer 0

Both have the same weakness and both actually provide explanations

Question 1

List 3 differences

Answer 1

Their explanations of substance abusers differ, stand in different ends of the nature nurture debate, how they explain physical dependence

Question 2

Different: their explanations of substance abusers differ?

Answer 2

Biol uses physical dependence as an explanation and learning uses psychological dependence as an explanation. Strength as they both provide valid explanations so holistic

Question 3

Different: stand on different ends of the nature nurture continuum

Answer 3

Biol nature as it says it is due to physiological changes in the brain like heroin produces more dopamine. Learning nurture due to environmental factors liken reinforcement and punishment. Weakness as fails to acknowledge the connection between nature and nurture and how they both apply

Question 4

Difference: how they explain physical dependence

Answer 4

Biol can: need it for normal functioning while learning cannot which is a strength as biological actually provides an explanation

Question 5

Similar in that they both have same weakness

Answer 5

They are both reductionist as they only focus on one side: which can be a strength aswell because focusing on one side makes it possible to develop therapy like methadone maintenance