Which of the Following Risks Is Not Typically Associated with Narcotics

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following risks is not typically associated with narcotics use?

• A) overdose
• B) flashbacks
• C) infectious diseases
• D) physical dependence

Grasp the difference between correlation and causation, and the limitations of correlational research.

Be able to design basic correlational and experimental studies in psychology.

Comprehend the criteria that differentiate hard sciences from soft sciences, and defend psychology's position as a science.

Identify variables likely to have positive or negative correlations with specific behaviors such as alcohol consumption.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response, regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and other involuntary body functions.

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind or emotions.