Personal Characteristics of Drug Misusers and Abusers Include All of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

Personal characteristics of drug misusers and abusers include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) vulnerability
• B) feelings of self-worth
• C) shame and inadequacy
• D) depression and anxiety
• E) impulsiveness and compulsiveness

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to manage emotional conflict and internal or external stressors.

Case Study Method

A research methodology that involves an in-depth observation and detailed analysis of a single subject or entity to explore underlying principles or phenomena.

Long-Term Effectiveness

The sustained ability of a process, strategy, or action to achieve desired results over an extended period.

Forgetting Parapraxes

Mistakes or slips of the tongue, often referred to as Freudian slips, that are believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires.