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Psychology of addictive behaviour / Antony C. Moss and Kyle R. Dyer.

Title
Psychology of addictive behaviour / Antony C. Moss and Kyle R. Dyer.
Author
Moss, Antony C.
Publication
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, c2010.

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Dyer, Kyle R.
Description
xiv, 173 p. : ill.; 22 cm.
Summary
This introduction will help cement students' understanding of the different theories surrounding addictive behaviour. The authors examine both behavioural & substance-related disorders, with chapters discussing biological, cognitive & moralistic perspectives, all organized around the key stages of addiction.
Series Statement
Palgrave insights in psychology
Uniform Title
Palgrave insights in psychology.
Subject
  • Compulsive behavior
  • Behavior, Addictive > psychology
  • Behavior, Addictive > physiopathology
  • Substance-Related Disorders > physiopathology
  • Substance-Related Disorders > psychology
  • Behavior, Addictive
  • Compulsive Behavior
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-166) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. What is addictive behaviour? -- 2. The biology of addictive behaviour -- 3. Understanding addictive behaviour as a learned phenomenon -- 4. Understanding addictive behaviour as a problem of control -- 5. Understanding the automaticity of addictive behaviour -- 6. Treatment options for addictive behaviours -- 7. Primary prevention options for addictive behaviours -- 8. Integrating addictive behaviour.
ISBN
9780230272224 (pbk.)
LCCN
^^2010032635
OCLC
620092703
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library