Which of the Following Is NOT True of Adolescent Substance

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescent substance abuse?

• A) Experiencing close and supportive relationships with parents during childhood and adolescence serves as a protective factor against substance use, even in communities where drug usage is common.
• B) A close parent-adolescent relationship is linked to higher substance use.
• C) Adolescents are more likely to use substances when one or more members of the family use substances.
• D) Adolescents are more likely to use substances when parents have a lenient attitude toward substance abuse.

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

A testable prediction about the relationship between variables that the researcher proposes to explore.

Theoretical Average

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Population

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Group

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