According to a 2002 Longitudinal Study by Bachman and His

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to a 2002 longitudinal study by Bachman and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their mid-twenties, _____ alcohol and drugs.

• A) many have reduced their use of
• B) most have increased their use of
• C) almost all have ceased their use of
• D) most have become addicted to

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulating banks, and ensuring financial system stability.

Prescriptive Statement

Normative assertions that suggest how things should be, often based on opinions or value judgments.

Normative Statement

An opinion or value judgment that reflects what one believes should be rather than what actually is, often involving terms like "ought" or "should."

United States Government

The United States Government is the federal government of the United States, consisting of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, each with its own powers and responsibilities.