The tension-reduction hypothesis is primarily used to explain the onset of which mental health condition?

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SchizophreniaDisorders related to eating behaviorsAddiction to drugs or alcoholMood disorder characterized by alternating highs and lowsNone of the above

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The tension-reduction hypothesis suggests that individuals engage in certain behaviors, such as substance use, to alleviate stress or emotional tension. This theory is most commonly applied to understanding substance abuse disorders rather than schizophrenia, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder.

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The tension-reduction hypothesis is primarily used to explain the onset of which mental health condition?

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