It Has Been Reported That People Who Use Marijuana Are

question 188

Multiple Choice

It has been reported that people who use marijuana are more likely than other people are to commit crimes. Why is this NOT evidence that marijuana use leads to crime?

• A) It is probably a reflection of the Clever Hans effect.
• B) It states a negative correlation.
• C) It confuses correlation with causation.
• D) The results probably depend on demand characteristics.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of economic efficiency where resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society.

Monopolistic Competition

A scenario in the market characterized by numerous organizations providing products that are parallel but not the same, resulting in some level of market dominance.

Economic Inefficiencies

Situations where resources are not allocated optimally according to some criteria, leading to wasted or less effective outcomes.

Monopolistically Competitive

A commercial structure where many entities vend offerings that are similar in nature but not the same, allowing for slight dominance in the market.