Svensk definition
Den iakttagbara, mätbara och ofta sjukliga oförmågan hos en individ att bryta en vana som medför en omåttlig konsumtion av något medel eller otillfredsställbart behov att utföra vissa handlingar.
Behavior, Addictive
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Engelsk definition
The observable, measurable, and often pathological activity of an organism that portrays its inability to overcome a habit resulting in an insatiable craving for a substance or for performing certain acts. The addictive behavior includes the emotional and physical overdependence on the object of habit in increasing amount or frequency.
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Beroendebeteende
Engelska synonymer
Addictive Behavior — Addictive Behaviors — Behaviors, Addictive