Personality types- addictive behaviour- evaluation

Question 1

2 strengths

Answer 1

1- positive of its determinism

2- cause and effect- dong et al 2013

Question 2

Dong et al 2013- cause and effect

Answer 2

• studied Chinese university students who were given the EPQ just after entering university, Two years later, their addiction to the internet was assessed.
• They found that the higher N + P scores were linked to addiction
• As it was a prospective study (longitudinal study on the basis of certain characterisics), it was clearly a cause rather than an effect

Question 3

Positive aspects of its determinism

Answer 3

• If it is acknowledged as out of control of an addict, it allows for it to be treated more as a medical disorder or disease
• they may receive more, higher quality treatment and less social stigma
• they can be diagnosed and get better outcomes for themselves and wider society.

Question 4

2 weaknesses

Answer 4

1- determinism (unethical)

2- cause + effect- Cuomo et al 2009)

Question 5

Determinism (unethical)

Answer 5

• their addictions are not their fault or a result of their own free will
• feel powerless, their addiction is beyond their control
• not motivated to make necessary lifestyle changes they need to
• provides limited scope for treatment

Question 6

Cuomo et al 2009- cause and effect

Answer 6

• conducted semi- structured interviews to investigate the psychological features of prisoners with and without substance problems
• those with substance abuse had high impulsiviy, which started at a young age, and psychotism
• they were more likely to have multiple incarcentations, juvenile detentions, violent behaviour and suicide attempts
• they also had childhood trauma
• could this be the casue of the substance abuse or altered their personality