Which of the Following Best Describes a Professional Enabler

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a professional enabler?

• A) A spouse who has been enabling an abuser for several years
• B) A physician who provides narcotic analgesics to patients on a regular basis
• C) A clergyman who offers to take an abuser to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
• D) A child who is a caretaker for her substance abusing mother

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Definitions:

Uncontrolled Variable

An uncontrolled variable is a factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment but is not kept constant or limited by the researcher.

Malpractice

The failure of a professional to meet the accepted standards of their profession, resulting in harm to their client or patient.

Competent

Refers to having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Extraneous Variables

Variables other than the independent variable that may affect the outcome of an experiment, potentially leading to inaccurate results if not controlled.