The use of nalmefene, a biochemical treatment, is believed by Grant et al. (2008) to help reduce the urge to gamble. To test its effectiveness, participants were assessed to ensure they were suitable to participate. They were then randomly allocated to either a group receiving nalmefene or to a group receiving a placebo.

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This question tests Clinical Psychology in A-Level Psychology (syllabus code 9990). It is worth 15 marks.

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This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Psychology May/June 2020 examination, Paper 4 Variant 2 (9990_s20_qp_42.pdf).

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The use of nalmefene, a biochemical treatment, is believed by Grant et al. (2008) to help reduce the urge to gamble. To test its effectiveness, participants were assessed to ensure they were suitable to participate. They were then randomly allocated to either a group receiving nalmefene or to a group receiving a placebo.

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