Process Addictions and Behavioral Addictions

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to process and behavioral addictions.

Process Addiction

A form of addiction that does not involve an addictive substance but is characterized by dysfunctional behaviors such as gambling, shopping, or sex that become habit-forming.

Salience

The significance of the addictive behavior in a person's life, often leading to neglect of other activities.

Mood Modification

Changes in mood that are experienced due to engaging in the addictive behavior.

Tolerance

The need for increased amounts of the behavior to achieve the same effect due to adaptation.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms experienced when the behavior is reduced or stopped.

Conflict

The discord between engaging in the addictive behavior and fulfilling other life responsibilities.

Relapse

The return to engaging in the addictive behavior after a period of abstinence.

Biopsychosocial Model

A model that considers biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in understanding behavior and treatment.

Cognitive Distortions

False or misleading beliefs that often contribute to addictive behaviors.

Mutual-Aid Techniques

Support systems or strategies that individuals use to help each other recover from addictions, similar to those in substance abuse.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding emotions, symptoms, and the interpersonal dynamics behind behaviors.

Assessment Guidelines for Behavioral Addictions

A set of criteria clinicians should consider when assessing the severity and impact of a client’s addiction.

Exercise Addiction Inventory

A screening tool developed to assess exercise addiction.

Sexual Addiction Screening Test

A diagnostic tool specifically designed to identify sexual addiction.