The Constant Desire for Cocaine, the High Cost of the Substance

question 79

Multiple Choice

The constant desire for cocaine, the high cost of the substance, and the need for increased doses to achieve a "high" can cause users to ____.

• A) be prone to polysubstance use
• B) work harder to maintain relationships and a career
• C) be dangerous to others in society
• D) resort to criminal activities to support their drug habit

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the researcher's expectations or preferences that can affect the outcome of an experiment or study.

Correlation

A mathematical indicator that reveals the degree to which several variables co-vary.

Experimental Method

A research method designed to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect relationships through manipulation and controlled conditions.

Population

The total number of individuals of a species living in a particular area or environment, considered together as a group for study in various sciences.