Describing Addiction (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7182

Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2025

First exams 2027

4 mins2 questions
1
2 marks

Which two of the following statements best describe the effects of tolerance?

A

Tolerance arises when you have taken the drug for some time

B

Tolerance decreases the desire for the drug

C

Tolerance is when you feel bad effects if you stop taking the drug

D

Tolerance means that more of the drug is needed to have an effect

E

Tolerance means that you need the drug in order to feel normal

2
2 marks

What is meant by the term psychological dependence in relation to addiction?