Jessica Has a Drug Problem and Has Been Seeking Substance

question 249

Multiple Choice

Jessica has a drug problem and has been seeking substance abuse counselling. She has remained drug free for several months, but last week she ran into some friends with whom she used to frequently get high and she ended up using some drugs with them. Afterwards, she felt terrible about breaking her commitment to remain drug free and concluded that she must not have the self-discipline and willpower needed to quit. Within a week, she had fully resumed her harmful drug behaviour. This example best demonstrates the phenomenon called

• A)the abstinence violation effect
• B)the lapse justification effect
• C)the multimodal effect
• D)harm augmentation

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Definitions:

Local Environment

The immediate physical surroundings, conditions, and influences affecting the ecosystems or community at a particular location.

Community Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on understanding relationships between individuals and their communities, aiming to enhance quality of life through collaborative research and action.

Preventive

Actions or strategies taken in advance to stop something undesirable from happening, often related to health and safety.

Behavioral

Relates to the actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.