Smoking: Learning Approach

Question 1

Smoking behaviour can be learnt from what in the learning approach?

Answer 1

Classical Condtioning, Operant Conditioning and SLT

Question 2

What is the initiation for smoking in the learning approach?

Answer 2

Imitating models + possible pressure put on by them, positive reinforcement

Question 3

What is the maintenance for smoking in the learning approach?

Answer 3

Negative reinforcement, Classical Conditioning

Question 4

What is the cause of relapse for smoking in the learning approach?

Answer 4

Self-efficacy (confidence to stop), Conditioned Cues

Question 5

What is the weakness of smoking in the learning approach?

Answer 5

Cannot explain all nicotine addictions as not all children who observe smoking parents go on to do it. Plus, only 50% of smoking teens get addicted.

Shows there are several causes of smoking invitation and maintenance.

Question 6

What is the strength?

Answer 6

Has practical benefits as treatments like Aversion Therapy is supported. Benefits the NHS as it reduces spending and improves quality of life.