Understanding alcohol motivation using the Alcohol Purchase Task: A methodological systematic review

Behavioral economics is a framework that integrates concepts from economics and operant psychology to understand seemingly irrational decision making (e.g., substance abuse, risky sexual behavior; Bickel and Vuchinich, 2000). The behavioral economic methodology encompasses several constructs that have proved especially useful in understanding alcohol use disorder (AUD; MacKillop, 2016). Among the most frequently used constructs are delay discounting, proportionate alcohol-related reinforcement, alcohol-savings discretionary expenditure, and demand.
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research