Chapter 3 - Addictive Behaviors

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, terms, and definitions related to addictive behaviors, epidemiology, and health implications.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a specific time.

E-Cigarettes

Battery-operated devices that heat a liquid to create an aerosol, often containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.

Alcohol Consumption

The amount of alcoholic beverages consumed by individuals in a specific period.

Binge Drinking

A pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration to 0.08% or above, typically defined as >8 units for men / >6 units for women in one occasion.

Smoking Health Risks

Conditions caused or exacerbated by smoking, including lung cancer, COPD, heart disease, and various cancers.

Mortality Trends

Patterns in death rates over time, indicating how certain health risks influence overall life expectancy.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one’s own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Cessation

The process of quitting or stopping an addictive behavior.

Relapse

The return to old habits or behaviors after a period of abstinence.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests that behaviors are learned through observing others and the consequences of their actions.

Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE)

The feeling of guilt and self-blame after a lapse that may lead to a full relapse.

Outcome Expectancies

Beliefs about the positive or negative consequences that a behavior will produce.

Tension-reduction hypothesis

The idea that individuals may use substances as a coping mechanism to relieve tension or anxiety.

Cross-Addiction Perspective

The concept that engaging in one addictive behavior may lead to or reinforce other addictive behaviors.