The Academic Model of Video Games Addiction
Instructions:
Please select a specific type of behavioral/process addiction, such as a gambling addiction, etc. **You are free to choose a behavioral/process addiction of your choice** Then choose one of the theories of addiction covered in the attached power point. The selected theory of addiction should be the theory that the student believes best conceptualizes the “why” and “where” of the process addiction they selected. In the answers to the assignment, please clearly explain the why and the where of the process addiction through the language of the selected theory and course material should be integrated into the answers. **Course material attached. **No cover page needed.
Questions:
1. What process addiction/behavioral did you select? Which theory of addiction do you feel best explains this process addiction?
2. Using both the selected process addiction and the selected theory of addiction, please discuss “why” the individual with that addiction would act/behavior the way they do, based on the assumptions of your selected theory of addiction.
3. Using both the selected process addiction and the selected theory of addiction, please discuss “where” the individual with the process addiction’s behavior originates, based on the assumptions of the theory of addiction.
Question 1
Process addiction/behavior: Video games addiction
Theory of addiction: Academic model
Question 2
The academic model of addiction asserts that the absence of accurate information about the dangers of an activity or substance consumption leads to addiction. People make poor decisions regarding certain activities or substance abuse because of a lack of knowledge leading to the development of addiction. People playing video games often do not know the underlying dangers of their addiction. Most of them think it is a leisure activity that refreshes their minds and keeps them mentally fit. Other people may be preoccupied with time and suggests a video game to their guests or children to keep them engaged. F...
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