Which of the Following Is an Example of Drug Abuse

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of drug abuse?

• A)the use of penicillin to treat the common cold
• B)the use of marijuana to alter sensory perceptions
• C)the use of generic drugs
• D)the use of a placebo

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of evolution and natural selection in shaping behaviors, traits, and psychological mechanisms.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often considered the father of American psychology, who made significant contributions to early psychology and philosophy.

Edward Bradford Titchener

A British psychologist known for developing structuralism, an early school of psychology that aimed to analyze the structure of the mind.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist and geologist best known for his contributions to the evolutionary theory through natural selection.