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Lab report - impulsitivity & alcohol use

Psychology of Alcohol Use 1

PSYCHOLOGY OF ALCOHOL USE

The Psychology of Impulsivity and Alcohol Use

Psychology of Alcohol Use 2

Abstract

The word impulsivity ' means the inability for one to control his or her actions (the loss

of choice . The impulsion to consume alcohol spans across all age groups and all sexes

This is caused by both physical and psychological conditions ranging from peer pressure

to depression . It has since become a very serious problem contributing to a large number

of deaths within the society p

Psychology of Alcohol Use 3

Table of Content

Introduction

Theory

Experimental Setup and Procedures

Result and Discussions

References

Appendix

Psychology of Alcohol Use 4

Introduction

This report is prepared to prove the psychological relationship between impulsivity and

alcohol use

Impulsivity is a type of behaviour where a person acts on reflex rather than

on controlled thought . It is usually manifested as an unconscious action and usually the

person is not aware that he /she is doing anything

Alcohol use is the act of consuming alcohol regardless of the amount taken or applied

When there is a high impulsivity level for alcohol in an individual it leads to a condition

called alcoholism

Theory

The relationship between impulsivity and alcohol use is correlational and is caused by

numerous factors

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Physical Factors

Gender

Men drink more and have more alcohol consumption problem than women (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA] 2005

In 2000 , the American Psychological Association (APA ) did a...

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