Regarding Marijuana, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 242

Multiple Choice

Regarding marijuana, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Smoking marijuana may increase the risk of a variety of cancers, including lung, prostate and cervical cancer.
• B) Marijuana use has been found to be associated with a variety of mental health problems.
• C) Activity levels in the cerebellum are higher than normal in marijuana abusers.
• D) People who smoke marijuana regularly score lower on IQ tests, although the scores tend to rebound within a month after the person quits using marijuana.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

Feeling that we will be judged and treated in terms of negative stereotypes of our group, and that we will inadvertently confirm these stereotypes through our behaviour.

Confirming Stereotypes

The act of behaving in a way that reinforces existing stereotypes.

Discrimination Threat

The perceived risk of being judged or treated unfairly based on one's group identity.

Stigmas

entail societal labels that identify and devalue individuals or groups based on certain characteristics or behaviors, leading to discrimination and exclusion.