Define and use in context, or recognize, definitions and applications of each of the terms in bold in the text and defined in the glossary

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• December 21, 2021

Learning outcomes for Topic 5

Module learning outcomes are given in brackets.

By the end of this topic you will be able to:

• 1  Define and use in context, or recognize, definitions and applications of each of the terms in bold in the text and defined in the glossary.
• 2  Describe key characteristics of addiction and how they are used in diagnosis (KU3).
• 3  Describe the mesolimbic and mesocortical dopamine systems and their role in reward and addiction (KU2, KU3).
• 4  Describe the biomedical incentive sensitization theory of addiction (KU1, KU3).

5.5  Discuss the biological, psychological and social risk factors that are associated with developing an addiction (KU2, KU3, CS3).