Comparison of Theories Paper
It is widely
understood that there is a biopsychosocial model of addiction. Within
the biopsychosocial model, there are multiple psychological theories and
biological theories.
Choose one psychological theory of addiction
and one biological theory of addiction. Write a 500-750 word paper in
which you compare and contrast the selected biological and psychological
theories of addiction.
Your paper must include the following:
- A summary of each theory of addiction.
- An explanation of how research supports and refutes each selected theory.
- A description of how both types of theory influence current best practices.
- A discussion of whether or not you would use the theories in your future practice and why.
Include at least one scholarly reference that supports each theory, and one scholarly reference that refutes each theory.
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
