The Harms of Illicit Drug Use Are Made Worse in Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

The harms of illicit drug use are made worse in which of the following social conditions? Select all that apply.

• A) When an individual is homeless
• B) When an individual is living in poverty
• C) When an individual is lacking permanent housing
• D) When an individual is experiencing social marginalization
• E) None of above

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

This term relates to the combined influence of social and cultural factors on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that examines behavioral and mental processes through the lens of biological science, emphasizing genetics, neurotransmitters, and the anatomy of the brain.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary influences on individual differences in behavior and predispositions to diseases and other biological traits.

Neurotransmitter Functioning

The role played by neurotransmitters in transmitting signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another.