addictive personalities
Dependence-susceptible character types
Addictive personalities describes people supposedly prone to compulsive behaviors—whether substances, gambling, or other habits.
The concept is popular but scientifically contested; no single personality type reliably predicts addiction.
Often used loosely: I have an addictive personality—once I start a show, I have to finish it.
The singular form describes an individual trait.
- habituationDiminished reaction over time
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
- risk takerOne who accepts uncertainty
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
- cravingPowerful urge to have
can't stop · reinforcement · intoxication · obsession · escapism · self-sabotage · compulsions · relapse · falling off the wagon · tolerances · perfectionism · thrill-seeking · genetic predisposition · born this way · procrastination · withdrawals · cold turkey · chemical dependency
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