In Addition to the Percentage of Substance Abusers Who Eventually

question 29

Multiple Choice

In addition to the percentage of substance abusers who eventually learn to abstain from substance use, what percentage of treatment graduates develop a pattern of more or less problematic use?

• A) 50 percent
• B) 20 percent
• C) 15 percent
• D) 30 percent

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Definitions:

Operant Response

A behavioral response that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, central to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory.

Entity Theory

In Dweck’s theory of motivation, an individual’s belief that abilities are fixed and unchangeable.

Incremental Theory

In Dweck’s theory of motivation, an individual’s belief that abilities can increase with experience and practice.

Ability

The capacity or competence to perform or achieve a specific task or skill.