Members of Which of the Following Groups Are Most Likely

question 36

Multiple Choice

Members of which of the following groups are most likely to experience severe consequences, such as imprisonment or contracting HIV/AIDS, from drug use?

• A) African Americans
• B) European AmericansAmericans
• C) Asian Americans
• D) Both African Americans and Asian Americans

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Definitions:

Biological Needs

Fundamental requirements that organisms need to maintain life, such as food, water, air, and shelter, which are essential for survival and physiological functioning.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, proposing that species change over time through processes like natural selection.

Genetically Predisposed

Indicates a higher likelihood of developing certain conditions or traits based on one's genetic makeup.

Richard Lazarus'

Associated with the psychology of emotion and stress, Lazarus developed the cognitive-mediational theory which suggests that the interpretation of an event is more important for the stress response than the event itself.