Addiction and cue-triggered decision processes


Addiction and cue-triggered decision processes: Bernheim, D. R., Rangel, A. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 1, 28-58, American Economic Review, 1558-1590. December (2004).

Abstract

We propose a model of addiction based on three premises: (i) use among addicts is frequently a mistake; (ii) experience sensitizes an individual to environmental cues that trigger mistaken usage; (iii) addicts understand and manage their susceptibilities. We argue that these premises find support in evidence from psychology, neuroscience, and clinical practice. The model is tractable and generates a plausible mapping between behavior and the characteristics of the user, substance, and environment. It accounts for a number of important patterns associated with addiction, gives rise to a clear welfare standard, and has novel implications for policy.

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We propose a model of addiction based on t … We propose a model of addiction based on three premises: (i) use among addicts is frequently a mistake; (ii) experience sensitizes an individual to environmental cues that trigger mistaken usage; (iii) addicts understand and manage their susceptibilities. We argue that these premises find support in evidence from psychology, neuroscience, and clinical practice. The model is tractable and generates a plausible mapping between behavior and the characteristics of the user, substance, and environment. It accounts for a number of important patterns associated with addiction, gives rise to a clear welfare standard, and has novel implications for policy.rd, and has novel implications for policy. +
Author
Bernheim, D. R. +  and Rangel, A. +
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Bernheim 2004 +
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Perspectives on Psychological Science, 1, 28-58 +  and American Economic Review, 1558-1590. December +
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Perspectives on Psychological Science +  and American Economic Review +
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Addiction and cue-triggered decision processes +
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2004 +