{"id":34320,"date":"2024-10-07T03:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T03:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/theories-of-addiction-and-the-similarities-and-differences-between-behavioural-addictions\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T03:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T03:42:05","slug":"theories-of-addiction-and-the-similarities-and-differences-between-behavioural-addictions","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/theories-of-addiction-and-the-similarities-and-differences-between-behavioural-addictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Theories of Addiction and the Similarities and Differences between Behavioural Addictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; cursor: auto;\">The purpose of this assessment is for students to write an expository essay on three theories of addiction and their application to one substance-related and one behavioural addiction.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 15px; cursor: auto;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">To complete the expository essay, students will write:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">A clear, concise, and&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">defined thesis statement&nbsp;<\/span>that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">It is essential that this thesis statement be appropriately narrowed to follow the guidelines set forth in the assignment. If the student does not master this portion of the essay, it will be quite difficult to compose an effective or persuasive essay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Body paragraphs&nbsp;<\/span>that include evidential support:\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">Each paragraph should be limited to the exposition of one general idea. This will allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">A&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">conclusion&nbsp;<\/span>that does not simply restate the thesis but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided:\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">The conclusion must be effective and logical. Do not introduce any new information into the conclusion; rather, synthesize and come to a conclusion concerning the information presented in the body of the essay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Basic APA7 document formatting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1rem; cursor: auto;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">Set the margins of your paper to be&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">2.54cm\/1 inch<\/span>&nbsp;on all sides (go to&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Margins&nbsp;<\/span>under&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Page Layout<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">Use the font: Times New Roman<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">The font size should be&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">12 point<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">Make sure your paper is&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">double-spaced<\/span>&nbsp;and that the&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Before&nbsp;<\/span>and&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">After<\/span>&nbsp;boxes both read 0 (go to&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Paragraph<\/span>&nbsp;and then look under&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Spacing<\/span>.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">You text should be&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">aligned left<\/span>&nbsp;(also go to&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Paragraph&nbsp;<\/span>and look under&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">General<\/span>.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto;\">Indent the first line of paragraphs&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">1.27cm\/0.5<\/span>&nbsp;inch from the left margin. (Use&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">Tab&nbsp;<\/span>key).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto;\">The purpose of an expository essay is to explore the facts and information from all angles of a topic. The tone remains neutral and informative to explore either a: problem\/solution, comparison between two or more elements, cause and effect and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">To complete the expository essay, students can use the following structure and guidelines:<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">1. Start your essay with a sentence containing relevant information to gain the reader\u2019s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">For example: Today\u2019s understanding of addiction is holistic, taking into consideration the biological understanding of addiction, the psychological understanding of addiction, as well as the sociological understanding of addiction. Each of these theories are equally valid and important in order to gain a holistic appreciation of any addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">2. Follow up with setting the expectations for the background and context for the reader<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">For example: While each of these models\/theories are equally important, there are also important differences as to how each model can explain a given addiction. Some models may be more explanatory in some addictions compared to other addictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">3. The next sentence is a clear, concise, and<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">defined thesis statement<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">. It is essential that this thesis statement be appropriately narrowed to follow the guidelines set forth in the assignment. This thesis statement will be your guide for the rest of the essay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">For example: Addictions involving substances are best understood from the biological framework more so than other addictions that involve behaviour, such as gaming addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">4. The final sentence of this introduction is to explain the contents of the essay for the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">For example: This essay will present the three understood theories of addiction: biological, psychological, and sociological. This will be followed by a brief description of two addictions: [named here]. Finally, these addictions will be contrasted by examining how comprehensive each theory can explain these addictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Body Paragraphs<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Many expository essays have three to four body paragraphs. These paragraphs work to provide supporting evidence for your thesis statement. The following is a guideline only of how you could structure your body paragraphs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Paragraph 1: Definition of the biological understanding of addiction and explain how this theory helps us understand addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<div style=\"cursor: auto;\">\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Paragraph 2: Definition of the psychological understanding of addiction and explain how this theory helps to understand addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Paragraph 3: Definition of the sociological understanding of addiction and explain how this theory helps to understand addiction<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Paragraph 4: Choose one substance related addiction and one behavioural addiction, and give a definition of each addiction<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Paragraph 5 +: Compare and contrast the two defined addictions above by examining how comprehensive each of the three broad theories of addiction can explain each. Ensure your thesis statement is satisfied by these paragraphs, and provide evidence of your argument using current research articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">In your conclusion, restate your main points from your essay in brief form. Ensure you highlight the progression of the essay and the ideas discussed within. Then, conclude your essay with possible solutions or next steps. Do not only restate your original thesis statement but show the significance of your synthesis of ideas. Do not introduce any new information in the conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Additional tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">&#8211;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Each paragraph should be limited to the exposition of one general idea. This will allow for clarity and direction throughout the essay. It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">&#8211;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Support all your ideas with reference to authoritative academic sources of literature. Ensure you use accurate in-text citations and a reference list. Use APA 7<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt; cursor: auto;\">t<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt; cursor: auto;\">h<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 7pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Edition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">&#8211;<span style=\"cursor: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; cursor: auto;\">Use cohesive devices to link your ideas and show relationships: for example, however, nonetheless, moreover, in addition to, in conclusion, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of this assessment is for students to write an expository essay on three theories of addiction and their application to one substance-related and one behavioural addiction.&nbsp; To complete the expository essay, students will write: A clear, concise, and&nbsp;defined thesis statement&nbsp;that occurs in the first paragraph of the essay It is essential that this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/34320"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/34320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=34320"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=34320"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=34320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}