Heyman's steady-state theory of addiction

Journal/Book: Behav Brain Sci. 1996; 19: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 598.

Abstract: Heyman's target article contributes to our understanding of addictions by offering solutions to several paradoxes and by recognizing the stable nature of addictive behavior. Previous classical and operant conditioning models have emphasized molecular processes, such as acquisition and extinction, and have failed to address the aggregate effects of long-term exposure to the contingencies of drug and alcohol use.

Note: Editorial Vyse SA, Connecticut Coll, Dept Psychol, New London,CT 06320 USA

Keyword(s): REINFORCEMENT; CHOICE

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