In the DSM-IV-TR, the Term Substance in Substance-Related Disorders

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the DSM-IV-TR, the term substance in Substance-Related Disorders:

• A)refers to alcohol exclusively.
• B)refers to alcohol and "street" drugs.
• C)alcohol and both prescribed and nonprescribed psychoactive drugs.
• D)includes drugs of abuse (including alcohol), side effects of prescribed and over-the-counter medication, or a toxin.

Appreciate cultural differences in moral reasoning.

Understand the capability of adolescents for rational decision-making under ideal conditions.

Understand the influence of external experiences on adolescents' success during school transitions.

Identify the risks associated with early maturation in boys and girls.

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Definitions:

Control Variable

In experimental research, a variable that is kept constant to test the relative impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable.

Immigrant Status

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Canadian-Born

Individuals who were born in Canada, regardless of their parents' nationality.

Sampling Frame

A list or database from which a representative sample is drawn for the purpose of conducting research.