To Attempt to Discover Why Some Adolescents Begin Using Drugs

question 94

Multiple Choice

To attempt to discover why some adolescents begin using drugs and alcohol, a social psychologist would most likely study the

• A)effects of peer pressure and the influence of role models, such as rock or movie stars, on adolescents' decision-making processes.
• B)internal conflicts and struggles within substance-abusing adolescents.
• C)chromosomal pattern of substance abusers, in search of a genetic predisposition to substance abuse.
• D)personality profile of adolescents engaged in substance abuse.

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Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected (or standard) costs, based on the efficient use of resources.

Standard Cost Variances

The difference between the actual costs incurred and the standard costs pre-established for manufacturing or production.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct expenditures involved in producing the products a company sells, namely labor and materials costs.

Adjusted Cost Of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold after adjustments for changes in inventory levels, returned goods, and possibly other factors affecting the cost of sales.