In Considering the Issue of Substance Use Among Children and Adolescents

question 25

Multiple Choice

In considering the issue of substance use among children and adolescents, one frequently overlooked area of these developmental periods is the

• A)quality of the attachment bond children have with their parents.
• B)level of psychopathology demonstrated by instructors or other parent surrogates.
• C)child's educational level and whether the child is functioning at age-specific expectations.
• D)child's interpretation of the drug's effects on their ability to cope.

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Definitions:

Somatoform Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that have no identifiable physical origin.

Schizotypal Disorder

A psychological condition marked by extreme fear in social situations, disorganized thinking, paranoia, feelings of unreality, temporary psychotic episodes, and frequently, non-traditional beliefs.

Somatoform Disorders

A group of psychological disorders in which patients experience physical symptoms that have no identifiable physical cause, believed to be linked to psychological factors.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and a loss of contact with reality.