The Use of Certain Drugs Is More Criminogenic Than That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The use of certain drugs is more criminogenic than that of others, that is, it is statistically more closely related to criminal behavior. Which of the following are the big three drugs with respect to the relationship between using psychoactive substances and committing crime?

• A) Ecstasy, GHB, and Rohypnol
• B) marijuana, LSD, and tobacco
• C) alcohol, cocaine, and narcotics
• D) sedatives, hypnotics, and tranquilizers
• E) antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines

Recognize the role of external and internal justification in cognitive dissonance theory.

Explain the processes and outcomes involved in dissonance reduction strategies, such as spreading of alternatives and trivialization.

Analyze the impact of cultural backgrounds on the experience and handling of cognitive dissonance.

Describe the induced compliance and induced hypocrisy paradigms in cognitive dissonance research.

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Definitions:

Federal Antitrust Case

Legal proceedings brought under U.S. federal antitrust laws, such as the Sherman Act or Clayton Act, which address practices affecting competitive conditions in interstate commerce.

Standing

The legal right to initiate a lawsuit, predicated on the party's stake in the outcome of the dispute being sufficiently direct and personal.

Potential Plaintiff

An individual or entity that has the standing and reason to consider initiating a lawsuit but has not yet filed a claim.

Antitrust Thinkers

Experts or intellectuals who focus on the analysis, critique, and reform of competition laws designed to prevent anticompetitive practices and promote market fairness.