In a Certain Town, 10% of People Commute to Work

question 117

Multiple Choice

In a certain town, 10% of people commute to work by bicycle. If a person is selected randomly from the town, what are the odds against selecting someone who commutes by bicycle?

• A) 9 : 10
• B) 1 : 9
• C) 1 : 10
• D) 9 : 1

Understand the concept of conditioning in the context of substance use and treatment.

Explain the role of therapy and medications in treating substance use disorders.

Recognize the societal impact of substance use and related disorders.

Identify drug prevention and management strategies.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior-modification technique that involves teaching the individual to associate an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging or discouraging certain behaviors.

Compulsive Habit

A behavior pattern that is repeated excessively and automatically, often without the individual's conscious intention.

Intake Interview

An initial meeting between a clinician and a client aimed at gathering information about the client's issues, history, and needs to inform treatment.