If a Substance Is Consistently Used in a Particular Kind

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a substance is consistently used in a particular kind of situations (e.g., at parties, as opposed to when one is alone) , what can it help us understand?

• A) The amount of the substance being used.
• B) The type of substance being used.
• C) The reason the substance is being used.
• D) Who is using the substance?

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Definitions:

Peer Influence

The impact that the attitudes, behaviors, and norms of individuals within a peer group exert on each other.

Genetically Predisposed

The likelihood of developing certain traits or health conditions based on one's genetic makeup.

Human Mating

The process through which individuals seek out and establish a partnership that may lead to reproduction and/or a long-term romantic relationship.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach focusing on how evolutionary theory informs our understanding of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.