How Are the Problems of Drug Use Different for Children

question 24

Multiple Choice

How are the problems of drug use different for children than for adults?

• A) Young people don't have the emotional maturity to make rational decisions about drugs.
• B) Substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and most illegal drugs are considered dangerous to physical development.
• C) Allowing youths access to drugs would create tension between the state, parents, and children.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Positive Reference Group

A group that individuals compare themselves to in a positive way, often influencing their behavior and self-image.

Ingroup

A group to which a person belongs and identifies with, often leading to favorable bias towards its members relative to outgroups.

Outgroup

An outgroup is a social group to which an individual does not identify or belong, often viewed with bias or as different compared to the ingroup.

Mobilising Others

The act of organizing, motivating, and leading people toward a common goal or to take collective action.