Which Is the Most Prevalent Type of Substance Use Problem

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is the most prevalent type of substance use problem among male and female veterans?

• A)Binge drinking
• B)Overuse of prescription drugs
• C)Marijuana use
• D)Use of smokeless tobacco

Explore how social influences can modify attitudes and behaviors, including through observational learning and persuasion techniques.

Learn about the role of empirical evidence in psychology and the reliance on systematic observation for conclusions.

Understand the concepts of attribution, including how success and personal qualities are attributed differently based on gender or group membership.

Understand key social influence techniques and their applications.

---

Definitions:

Inborn Traits

Characteristics or properties present in an individual at birth, determined by genetic factors.

Social Influences

The effects that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on an individual's thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behavior.

Homosexual Behavior

relates to sexual activities between individuals of the same sex.

Psychodynamic Perspective

An approach in psychology which emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.