Describe How Marijuana Has Changed Since the 1970s, and Describe

question 143

Essay

Describe how marijuana has changed since the 1970s, and describe the increase in the number of diagnoses of "cannabis use disorder," as well as the dangers associated with marijuana use. How might these be related?

---

Definitions:

Functional Assessment

A detailed investigation into the factors contributing to problematic behaviors, leading to targeted interventions for improvement.

Conditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring response to a given stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

Funneling Process

A methodical approach to narrow down options or focus on information through successive stages, often used in decision-making or problem-solving.