Our Response to Easily Abused Substances Is Not Based on the Degree

question 48

True/False

Our response to easily abused substances is not based on the degree of danger inherent in their use.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Sugary Foods

Edibles high in sugar content, often associated with negative health outcomes like weight gain and dental issues when consumed in excess.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, often reflexive and not under conscious control, such as knee-jerk reactions.