Individuals with an Addiction

question 28

Multiple Choice

Individuals with an addiction

• A) have a physiological dependence rather than a psychological dependence
• B) who follow a 12-step program and are active in AA/NA meetings have a 50% greater chance at success in recovery
• C) become dependent on their substance of choice because of a genetic disorder,not because of lifestyle factors
• D) have a disorder caused by an unconscious desire to use addictive substances

Recognize the psychological theories related to persuasion, including the elaboration likelihood model.

Identify the factors influencing the effectiveness of persuasive messages.

Analyze the role of source credibility in persuasive communication.

Understand the techniques used in creating and resisting persuasive messages.

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Definitions:

Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials or labor used in production and the expected (or standard) quantity, affecting cost and efficiency.

Direct Labor Price Variance

The difference between the expected cost of direct labor and the actual cost incurred.

Standard Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to complete a task or produce a unit of product under normal conditions.

Actual Rate

Often refers to the real, current exchange rate in currency markets, or the real rate of interest or return on investment.