Addictions Do addictions really exist? People constantly seem to say that they are addicted to nicotine‚ alcohol and drugs‚ but there are continuous debates whether this is just a necessity or a general want. Most people start using these substances out of depression as they convince themselves that it will make them feel better about themselves and the difficult life their living. However‚ others begin with these substances due to social surroundings as they feel the need to fit in around the
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You finally give in to the urge and sneakily check your phone under the table -- or fake an urgent visit to the bathroom‚ where you’ll take a hit of the Internet while huddling in a stall.Anecdotally‚ our Internet use seems to have spawned real addictions. And according to several recently released surveys‚ we’ve got it bad.More than half of Americans would rather give up chocolate‚ alcohol and caffeine for a week before parting temporarily with their phones‚ according to a recent survey by technology
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Steven Cox Ms. Hoyt English IV – 2 29 October 2013 The Bias of Technology Dependence Many have become overwhelmed in technology and are very dependent on the fact that our world is wrapped around the use of technology. Technology is developing faster than we can adapt. Technology has become more sophisticated like cell phones and vehicles‚ they have smart phones that can set your alarm in your house‚ and start your car or even control any home appliances. The world has now invented smart cars
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Topic: paper recycling process c- Background information: • Paper recycling has been around as long as paper itself. Paper companies have always recognized the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. In recent years‚ paper recycling has Become popular with everyone as a way to help protect our environment by reusing our resources And conserving landfill space. • Today‚ about 87% of the more than 520 papers and paperboard mills in the U.S. recycle some Recovered papers. Today‚ recovered
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explanation of phobias Genetic factors One biological explanation for the cause of phobic disorders suggests that we can relate it back to our genetics. This theory values the ‘nature’ side in the nature vs nurture debate. This theory uses twin studies to try and separate genetic factors from environmental factors in order to draw a causal conclusion between genetics and phobias. If a closer concordance rate was found between MZ and DZ twins we could suggest a genetic inheritance for the phobia. Kindler
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Describe and evaluate behavioural treatments for phobias? (10 marks) The behavioural treatments for anxiety disorders such as phobias aim to extinguish the association between the anxiety provoking situations and the patient’s responses to it. This is done in treatment methods such systematic desensitisation and flooding. Within these treatments classical conditioning is used to change your behaviour by associating undesirable behaviour with something unpleasant or associating desirable behaviours
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Hundreds of people go through anxiety attacks‚ deal with phobias‚ and some‚ a fear of enclosed spaces. Imagine dealing with one of these every single day. People do‚ and don’t even realize that it’s not just them; it is an actual problem that they can learn to cope with. Claustrophobia is "morbid"� fear of enclosed spaces. A more accurate description might be a fear of not having an easy escape route. There still is not one actual cure for this phobia‚ but there are many treatments that may help you overcome
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Drug Addiction as a Psychobiological Process The emphasis is on biological mechanisms underlying addiction‚ although some other factors influencing drug addiction will also be discussed. The presentation is limited primarily to psychomotor stimulants (e.g.‚ amphetamine‚ cocaine) and opiates (e.g.‚ heroin‚ morphine) for two reasons. First‚ considerable knowledge has been gained during the past 15 years regarding the neurobiological mechanisms mediating their addictive properties. Second‚ these
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moral support for me which are: Ong Si Li‚ Tan Yee Ling‚ Ng Boon Yong and Hong Shu Rong. To every one of you‚ I thank you. This thesis has been completed by having all of your efforts and contributions. TAN SHI SHENG Approval Form This research paper attached hereto‚ entitled “A study of the prevalence of insomnia among University Tunku Abdul Rahman‟s Students” prepared and submitted byTan Shi Sheng in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Hudson‚ NH) According to WebMD‚ approximately 9 to 20 percent of Americans avoid visiting a dentist as they suffer from fear or anxiety‚ and this is a problem seen across the globe. Dental phobia affects many and leaves them terrified and panic-stricken. Although these individuals understand their fear isn’t rational‚ they struggle to overcome it and typically only visit a dentist in extreme circumstances. Thankfully‚ as dentist Dr Robert T Christ explains‚ therapy can help
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