Definition, theory and observation

2013/08/20 by Robert West, Jamie Brown · 1 citation
Medicine · #Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency #Schizophrenia research and treatment #Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

paper · doi:10.1002/9781118484890.ch2

openalex publication_date 2013/08/20 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11

Abstract

This chapter discusses the issue of definitions in the social and behavioural sciences. It develops a definition of addiction based on what appears to be current usage. It then examines what makes a good theory and finishes with a summary of some of the 'big observations' that a theory of addiction needs to accommodate.

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