Which of the following best describes why it is crucial to never use t

Which of the following best describes why it is crucial to never use the label of “addiction”?

a. Labeling invites ridicule by other people.
b. Labeling someone avoids actually taking action to correct the behavior.
c. Labels have a tendency to remain throughout the person’s life.
d. Labels influence self-perception, and behavior will begin to fulfill the label.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Broadly labeling all habitual or compulsive behavior patterns as addiction or dependence may obscure the fact that interventions could precede the development of addiction. For example, interventions may be needed in cases where use has become misuse and a problem is evident. It is also becoming increasingly evident that specific interventions may be needed for each separate addictive problem (e.g., overeating and gambling). Moreover, in each specific group, there is wide individual diversity.