Whereas It Was Once Believed That Marijuana ___________ Addictive, Recent

question 91

Multiple Choice

Whereas it was once believed that marijuana ___________ addictive, recent evidence supports that marijuana use __________.

• A) is mildly; does not result in dependence or withdrawal
• B) is strongly; results in withdrawal only for susceptible persons
• C) is not; results in mild dependence and withdrawal symptoms
• D) is not; results in severe dependence and withdrawal symptoms
• E) is mildly; can result in severe dependence and/or withdrawal symptoms

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Definitions:

Simultaneous Consumption

A characteristic of services that indicates they are consumed at the same time as they are produced.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, as the scale of production and the quantity of output increase.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different consumers, based on market segments, capacity to pay, or purchasing contexts.

Monopoly Power

The ability of a monopolist to significantly control market price or exclude competition in a particular market.