The __________ Position Points to the Impact of the Drug

question 131

Multiple Choice

The __________ position points to the impact of the drug trade, especially crack cocaine, and the related increase in gun use and possession by youths as the cause of increases in youth crime.

• A) cohort
• B) super predators
• C) environmental
• D) lowering divorce rates
• E) gangs

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Definitions:

Stressful Experiences

Events or conditions that cause strain or tension, often requiring an individual to adjust, cope, or adapt.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the gut into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.