Psychology of Addictive Behaviour

by Antony C. Moss

Overview

Part of the Palgrave Insights in Psychology series, this highly accessible text presents the main theories, evidence and ideas in psychology, pharmacology and medicine most useful for learning about the psychological and physical experience of addictive behaviours. Unique in their approach, Authors Moss and Dyer employ an innovative explanatory framework for conceptualising the onset of psychopathology, drawing upon not only the biological, but the social and psychological determinants most useful for understanding behaviour. This book undertakes an interdisciplinary analysis of how psychology thinks about the onset and treatment of addictive behaviours such as drug use, drinking alcohol, gambling, internet use and sex. This is an engaging and informative guide to understanding the main approaches to treatment and strategies of prevention for addictive behaviours.

This title stands as part of the Insights series edited by Nigel Holt and Rob Lewis, containing versatile, quick guides to the cornerstone theories, main topics and debates of their subjects and are useful for pre-undergraduate students looking to find incisive introductions to subjects that they may be considering for undergraduate study or those looking for helpful preparatory reading for undergraduate modules in the prospective subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900230272223
Publication date:	08/20/2010
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

ANTONY C. MOSS is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.

KYLE R. DYER is a psychopharmacologist at Kings College London, UK and a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.
ANTONY C. MOSS is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.

KYLE R. DYER is a psychopharmacologist at Kings College London, UK and a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.

Table of Contents

List of figures viii

List of tables ix

Preface xi

Note from series editors xiii

1 What is addictive behaviour" 1

2 The biology of addictive behaviour 19

3 Understanding addictive behaviour as a learned phenomenon 52

4 Understanding addictive behaviour as a problem of control 70

5 Understanding the automaticity of addictive behaviour 83

6 Treatment options for addictive behaviours 101

7 Primary prevention options for addictive behaviours 124

8 Integrating addictive behaviour 135

Glossary 147

References 156

Index 167

Reading guide 172