Psychosocial Factors
Psychosocial factors are factors relating to a person’s psyche and social situation. They include things…
Psychosocial factors are factors relating to a person’s psyche and social situation. They include things…
Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds two inconsistent beliefs. In order to reduce…
Nicotine dependence is similar to other forms of drug dependence, and refers…
Neuroadaptation refers to changes or ‘adaptations’ that occur in the brain. This…
A psychological cue is an external stimulus or environment that is strongly associated with…
Going cold turkey refers to abruptly stopping an addictive habit (e.g. smoking,…
Self-exempting beliefs are thoughts that a person holds which ‘exempt’ them from negative consequences.
The Quitline is an inexpensive telephone counselling, information and support service available for…
Psychologists believe there are five main stages of the quitting process. Precontemplation is the first…