Resisting Temptation: a psychological analysis*
- 1 March 1989
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Addiction
- Vol. 84 (3) , 251-257
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1989.tb03457.x
Abstract
Summary: It is proposed that self control involves several related processes including vivid awareness of future consequences, overcoming learned helplessness and tunnel vision, developing commitment and accepting anxiety/frustration. Facing up to temptation and resisting the compulsive urge is considered to be a crucial therapeutic experience. Evidence is presented to support the view that cue exposure should therefore be a central component of treatments for compulsions and addictions.Keywords
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