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Flashcards by Megan Eastwood, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Megan Eastwood
over 2 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What was Tongas' supporting evidence for nicotine aversion therapy? | He found covert sensitation led to 56% if nicotine addicts abstained for a year after aversion therapy. |
| What is the development point for Tongas' supporting evidence for aversion therapy? | However, the research could be questioned, as the results were only just above half so it might not be effective for all nicotine addicts. |
| Why is not addressing personal and social issues a weakness? | AT focuses on removing the physical symptoms, making it palliative not curative. They wont learn coping skills, and could relapse. |
| What is Danaher's supporting evidence for nicotine aversion therapy? | He used rapid smoking, and found that it was effective for some addicts, but not for everyone. |
| What is Smith's refuting evidence for nicotine aversion therapy? | He found that although after 6 months the treatment appeared to be successful, but by 12 months, most had relapsed. |
| What was the development point for Smith's refuting evidence for aversion therapy? | However, relapse can be tackled through booster sessions which increase effectiveness with long-term changes. |
| Why is aversion therapy being eclectic a strength? | Therapies are most effective when combined with other treatments, meaning adherence to the treatment is likely to be higher. |
| How is extinction a weakness of aversion therapy? | If a smoker tries a cigarette, and realise they don't feel sick, they are likely to relapse, meaning the treatment isn't long term. |
| How does aversion therapy being quicker and cheaper make it a strength? | Lower drop out rate, addicts prefer it, as it is cheaper than replacement therapy. |
| What is an ethical weakness for aversion therapy? | High social control, therapists have power over the patient, so the patient might feel unduly pressured to accept treatment, due to society deeming it unacceptable. |
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