Behavioral Addictions Quiz

Gambling is a recognized behavioral addiction involving excessive participation in games of chance.

Tolerance refers to the need for larger amounts of a behavior or substance to achieve the same effects, a common feature in addiction.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common treatment approach for managing behavioral addictions, targeting thoughts and behaviors.

Shopping addiction involves an excessive preoccupation with buying or shopping, leading to negative consequences.

Social media addiction is a digital behavioral addiction involving excessive engagement with social media platforms.

Behavioral addictions are characterized by compulsive engagement in activities despite adverse consequences, distinguishing them from substance addictions.

Dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system and is often associated with addiction.

Eating addiction is not commonly recognized as a behavioral addiction.

Loss of control refers to the inability to reduce or control a behavior despite persistent desire or efforts.

Strong social support networks are not typically considered a risk factor for developing behavioral addictions.

Engaging in physical activities to relieve stress is not a criterion for diagnosing gambling disorder according to the DSM-5.

Operant conditioning proposes that behavioral addictions develop as individuals learn that certain behaviors lead to rewarding outcomes.

Tolerance explains the decrease in pleasure from a behavior over time, driving individuals to increase the behavior to regain the initial satisfaction.

Physical dependence is not considered a core component of addiction in the 'components model.'

Cyber-relationship addiction involves an addiction to social media friendships and relationships.