Research Examining the Expectations That Learners in Grades 7 to 11

question 77

Multiple Choice

Research examining the expectations that learners in Grades 7 to 11 have about drinking alcohol revealed that some of the students begin drinking because they think it will have positive effects on their social behaviour and cognitive and motor skills, a phenomenon called

• A)alcoholic myopia.
• B)the expectancy effect.
• C)opponent-process theory.
• D)regressive alcoholism.

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Definitions:

External Causes

Factors outside an individual's control that can influence events or outcomes.

Mutual Mistake

A situation in a contract where all parties involved have a shared misunderstanding regarding a fundamental fact or aspect of the agreement.

Unilateral Mistake

A mistake made by only one party in a contract, which may not always void the contract.

Legal Consent

Involves the agreement or permission given by a person who is of legal age and has the mental capacity to make an informed decision.