What are some of the addictions that are recognized in our society today? Discuss drugs and alcohol as well as other addictions people struggle with.
Chapter 14, “Psychological Disorders,” covers how heredity and environment interact to produce psychological disorders.
Assessment Instructions
In 2–3-pages, address the following questions. Use the Capella library to research the material and support your answers. The following questions are the required headings; do not incorporate the questions into the content of the answers.
1.What are some of the addictions that are recognized in our society today? Discuss drugs and alcohol as well as other addictions people struggle with.
2.What are physiological mechanisms to addiction that makes it more likely in one person versus another person?
3.What is the connection between addiction and mental disorders? Explain.
4.What are some mental disorders that are commonly seen in today’s society?
5.Are any of these mental disorders commonly paired with some type of addiction?
6.Do any of these addictions or mental disorders seem to be more prevalent in one gender or the other? Explain.
Additional Requirements
- Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
- Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.
- Length: Write a minimum of 2 pages, excluding the title page and reference page (150–300 words per question). Addiction Scoring Guide View Scoring Guide Use the scoring guide to enhance your learning.How to use the scoring guide