Transcript title
Process Addictions
Credits
4
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
40
Lecture hours
40
Recommended preparation
or to be taken with WR 121.
Course Description
Provides an overview of the history, theory, and current research perspectives in the etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral/process addictions. Specific attention paid to examining similarities and differences between chemical/substance addictions and behavioral/process addictions.
Course learning outcomes
1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of behavioral/process addictions in various contexts.
2. Identify and discuss key similarities and differences between substance addictions and behavioral/process addictions.
3. Describe screening, diagnosis, intervention and treatment processes.
4. Evaluate personal attitudes and beliefs related to working with process addictions.
Content outline
Behavioral Addictions
Gambling
Technology
Sex
Food
Exercise
Work
Shopping
Required materials
Textbook or related peer review journal articles.