Week 5
Exam question
 Outline and evaluate the biological model as an
explanation for the maintenance of one addictive
behaviour.
(4 + 6 marks)
Review of biological and learning
models of addiction
 Using 4 coloured pens, identify which key terms
match with each approach to explaining addictive
behaviour.
Write a definition of each debate under the
heading (using your textbook).
Nature
Free will
Reductionist
Nurture
Determinism
Holist
Debates and the learning model of
addiction
Draw where OC, CC and SLT and the biological
approach stand on each debate
Write one elaborated evaluation paragraph for the
learning model on page 25 of your booklets.
Extension task: Write evaluation paragraphs for the
learning model on all three debates.
Exam focus
 Complete the essay plan using the prompts provided.
 Include enough detail for the marks available.
 Optional: write the essay for homework
Homework
 Complete page 28 of your booklet:
 Read the example answers to the exam questions.
 In the first example there are 5 mistakes – correct
them.
 Mark both answers out of 5 and justify your ideas.
Email: ksl@beauchamp.org.uk
 Contact me if you have any problems.
 Next week: Exam feedback and the cognitive model of
addiction.