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Psychogenetics Of Addiction Flashcards

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Addiction

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A state of compulsive engagement with rewarding stimuli despite negative consequences
Reinforcing
Rewarding

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Endophenotype

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Measurable, inherited behavioral or psychological trait linked to disorders

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Example for psychogenetics of Facebook addiction

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  • do people use it compulsively?
  • withdrawal symptoms?
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Biological basis for addiction

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Neurotransmitters regulate brain signaling and are key to addiction (dopamine, serotonin, GABA, oxytocin)

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