The Biological Explanation of Substance Abuse Is That ______

question 102

Multiple Choice

The biological explanation of substance abuse is that ______.

• A) people commonly try drugs based on the recommendation or observation of others
• B) drug use is often linked to people's expectancies about the effects of a drug
• C) some people are born with a genetic predisposition toward physiological dependence on various drugs such as alcohol or nicotine
• D) drugs help people control or express unconscious needs and impulses

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation in which it is impossible to make one individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.

Short Run

A term in economics referring to a time frame in which certain resources, particularly capital, are fixed and cannot be adjusted.

Socially Optimal Price

The price point at which the social welfare (total benefits to society) is maximized, often considered when analyzing the impact of public goods or services.

Pure Monopoly

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