Field Of Addiction Psychology Analysis
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to better understand the field of Addiction Psychology. Addiction Psychology is one of very few non-clinical doctoral programs being offered, it offers addiction professionals more flexibility to combine advance education pursuits with other professional and personal commitments (Capella University, 2014). The research will provide the requirements for Addiction Psychology from Capella University, and the learners plan to meet such requirements. An Analysis of Addiction Psychology will be provided in this research, along with the student’s career goals after attaining this degree.
Addiction Psychology
This learner has always been interested in how …show more content…
The best scientific evidence for addiction is provided by persistent substance use in the face of cumulative costs, such as psychological distress, social conflict and physical harm to health (Glifford et al,. 2007). Addictive behaviors represent confusing and complex patterns of human activity (Shaffer, 1996, 1997). These behaviors include drug and alcohol abuse, some eating disorders, compulsive or pathological gambling, excessive sexual behaviors, and other intemperate behavior patterns. These behaviors have defied explanation throughout history. The field of addictions rests upon a variety of disciplines. Medicine, psychology, psychiatry, chemistry, physiology, law, political science, sociology, biology and witchcraft have all influenced our understanding of addictive …show more content…
(2010). Learning about learning: Psychologists in schools of education. In R. Sternberg (Ed.), Career Paths in Psychology (p. 41). Location: American Psychological Association.
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The purpose of this research is to better understand the field of Addiction Psychology. Addiction Psychology is one of very few non-clinical doctoral programs being offered, it offers addiction professionals more flexibility to combine advance education pursuits with other professional and personal commitments (Capella University, 2014). The research will provide the requirements for Addiction Psychology from Capella University, and the learners plan to meet such requirements. An Analysis of Addiction Psychology will be provided in this research, along with the student’s career goals after attaining this degree.
Addiction Psychology
This learner has always been interested in how …show more content…
The best scientific evidence for addiction is provided by persistent substance use in the face of cumulative costs, such as psychological distress, social conflict and physical harm to health (Glifford et al,. 2007). Addictive behaviors represent confusing and complex patterns of human activity (Shaffer, 1996, 1997). These behaviors include drug and alcohol abuse, some eating disorders, compulsive or pathological gambling, excessive sexual behaviors, and other intemperate behavior patterns. These behaviors have defied explanation throughout history. The field of addictions rests upon a variety of disciplines. Medicine, psychology, psychiatry, chemistry, physiology, law, political science, sociology, biology and witchcraft have all influenced our understanding of addictive …show more content…
(2010). Learning about learning: Psychologists in schools of education. In R. Sternberg (Ed.), Career Paths in Psychology (p. 41). Location: American Psychological Association.
Capella University. (20013). PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Addiction
Psychology specialization. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16, 2013, from
http://www.capella.edu/online-degrees/phd-addiction-psychology
Gifford, E., & Humphreys, K. (2007). The psychological science of addiction. Addiction,
102(3),352-361. doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01706.x
Ghorl, J. M. (2011). World of Psychology:Is Addiction Simply A Brain disease?
Retrieved from http://www.psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/08/16/is-addiction-simply-a-brain-disease-it-is-
Sternberg, R. J. (2010). Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take
You, (2nd ed). Introduction. (pg 4). Washington D. C.: American Psychological
Association.
Shaffer, H. J. (1997). The most important unresolved issue in the addictions: conceptual
chaos. Substance Use & Misuse, 32(11),