Compulsive behaviors Flashcards
Symptoms of addiction
- compulsion
- tolerance
- physical withdrawal symptoms
- psychological withdrawal symptoms
- disruption of daily functioning
compulsion
diminished ability to control the behavior or substance consumption
tolerance
the behavior or substance is needed more often, or in greater intensity to get the pleasant feeling or excitement
physical withdrawal symptoms
experiencing physical symptoms if the behavior or substance is avoided and resisted
psychological withdrawal symptoms
experiencing emotional symptoms if the behavior or substance is avoided and resisted
disruption of daily functioning
daily activities such as interpersonal relationships, work, hobbies are disrupted
what is considered an addictive behavior
any activity, substance, object or behavior that has
- become the major focus of a person’s life to the exclusion of other activities
- begun to harm the individual or others physically, mentally, or socially
types of addiction
- process addiction
- substance addiction (maladaptive substance use)
process addiction examples
gambling, shopping, internet using
substance addiction
alcohol, drugs, tobacco
classification of online activities
- communication
- enrich our knowledge
- entertainment
- daily needs
example of online activities
communication
email, blogging, instant communication
example of online activities
enrich our knowledge
E-references (eBook)
example of online activities
entertainment
music, movie
example of online activities
daily needs
shopping, E-banking
why are people addicted to social media
from individual perspective
- Self expression
- sense of achievement/fulfillment of needs for recognition
- lack of awareness
why are people addicted to social media
from individual perspective: self expression
users can post their innermost feeling on social media and share with their friends. This is especially suitable for people wo are introverted and who do not know how to communicate
why are people addicted to social media
from individual perspective: sense of achievement/fulfillment of needs for recognition
having posts liked by their peers improves peoples self esteem
why are people addicted to social media
from individual perspective: lack or awareness
people do not know the addictive properties of social media
why are people addicted to social media
from social perspective
- peer influence
- nature of social media sites
why are people addicted to social media
from social perspective: peer influence
people love to stay updated and connected with their friends
why are people addicted to social media
from social perspective: nature of social media sites
social media sites are designed to suit each user’s taste by being informative and entertaining in a strategic way
nature of social media sites
- convenience: high accessibility
- privacy: users can choose not to add people they dislike or are afraid of to avoid monitoring by them
- socialising functions: receives feedback from virtual friends around the world
online gaming addictionsy are people addicted to online gaming: features of a game
- escape from reality: realistic alternative worlds, chances to experience various identities
- sense of achievement
