The Brain Reward system
What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with feelings of pleasure and reinforcement in the brain's reward system?
What is dopamine?
What term describes the body's adaptation to the presence of a substance, leading to increased amounts needed for the same effect?
What is tolerance?
What term describes the learned response that occurs when a conditioned stimulus is presented?
What is a conditioned response?
What type of stimulus was initially used in Pavlov’s experiment before it became conditioned?
What is a neutral stimulus?
What is the first step in many recovery programs for substance use?
What is acknowledging the addiction?
What time does group start each day?
What is 6:00 PM Sharp
What happens to dopamine levels when a person uses drugs or alcohol?
They surge, creating a sense of euphoria.
The psychological reliance on a substance to function normally is referred to as what?
What is dependence?
In classical conditioning, the stimulus that naturally triggers a response is known as what?
What is an unconditioned stimulus?
What was the unconditioned stimulus in Pavlov's experiment?
What is food?
Name a therapeutic approach that targets the reward pathways involved in addiction.
What is exposure therapy?
If I am going to be late or unable to attend for any reason, what should I do next?
What is Text or email Tyler.
Prolonged substance abuse can lead to changes in what aspect of brain function?
What is brain chemistry?
What is the term for the physical and emotional symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance?
What is withdrawal?
After the bad car accident we had last year, I cringe and break into a sweat at the sound of squealing brakes.
What is Classical Conditioning? This is Classical conditioning. The cringing, which is an unconditioned response to pain or fear, was produced by the accident and its accompanying pain. That accident was probably preceded by the sound of squealing brakes, which became a conditioned stimulus for the conditioned response of cringing.
What response did the dogs exhibit when they were presented with food?
What is salivation?
What is one common method used to help individuals manage cravings?
What is mindfulness or coping strategies?
When is Alumni night each month?
What is the primary effect of repeated substance use on the brain’s reward system?
What is the development of tolerance?
The association of substance use with pleasurable experiences leads to what kind of response?
What is a conditioned response?
Pavlov’s dogs began to salivate at the sound of a bell after repeated pairings. This is an example of what kind of learning?
What is associative learning?
What sound did Pavlov use as a neutral stimulus in his experiment?
What is a bell?
What role does understanding environmental triggers play in recovery?
What is helping to avoid relapse?
According to Tyler, what do you need before you can tackle any trigger, conflict, or craving.
What is Awareness
Intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms are a result of what brain mechanism?
Intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms are a result of what brain mechanism?
What can be developed to help individuals break the cycle of addiction by reconditioning responses to cues?
What are cognitive-behavioral approaches?
How can classical conditioning explain cravings for substances?
What is learned associations between cues and the pleasure of substance use?
Pavlov's experiment demonstrated the principles of which type of learning?
What is classical conditioning?
What is the goal of developing new associations to combat addiction?
What is to weaken the conditioned responses to substance-related cues?
Fill in the Blank. "You don't Waste _____"
What is good.