Psychology GCSE
Triggers
What Triggers means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Triggers
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The factors that lead to addictive behaviours, which CBT for addiction focuses on identifying.
Topics that use Triggers
- Psychological problems (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Incidence
- Irrational thoughts
- Prevalence
- Stigma and awareness
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Coping strategies
- Diagnostic evolution
Using Triggers in the exam
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