PSYC 434 - Addiction

3 Credit(s)

This course will focus broadly on the topic of addiction. Students will examine the validity of the addiction construct and explore the biological, psychological, and social underpinnings of “addiction”-related behavior. Students will also explore diverse behaviors that have been described as “addictive,” including substance use, gambling, sex, love, pornography, shopping, eating, internet, social media, and video gaming. Addiction treatment programs will be explored, as will the empirical support for the effectiveness of those programs.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and one upper-level psychology course (300- or 400-level), or permission from instructor

Course Frequency: AN

Grading Method: Student option.