Psychology A-Level
Withdrawal
What Withdrawal means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Withdrawal
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A set of unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms experienced when a person abruptly stops or reduces their intake of a substance they are dependent on.
Topics that use Withdrawal
- Component 3: Addictive behaviours (Eduqas A-Level)
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