When Considering Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Level of Education, There

question 52

Multiple Choice

When considering gender, socioeconomic status, and level of education, there has been a consistent finding over many studies. Which of the following describes the outcome?

• A) There is a very small, almost an insignificant difference between a person's education level and the amount of alcohol they drink.
• B) People who completed only high school are more likely to drink more alcohol, than those who complete postsecondary education and university degrees.
• C) People with higher levels of education are somewhat less likely to use marijuana.
• D) People with higher levels of education are somewhat more likely to use marijuana.

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