Adolescent Experimentation with Any Drug

question 50

Multiple Choice

Adolescent experimentation with any drug

• A) is linked to depression, anxiety, and impulsive behavior.
• B) is a normal part of adolescence and, therefore, is not a cause for concern.
• C) is much greater among African-American than among Caucasian-American youths.
• D) should not be taken lightly because a single heavy dose can lead to permanent injury or death.

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The difference in visual images that each eye perceives because of the different angles from which each eye views the world, important for depth perception.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or unchanged stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on relevant changes in the environment.

Photographs

Images captured by a camera that record visual information.

Lens

An optical component made from transparent material that forms an image by focusing or dispersing light rays, commonly found in glasses, cameras, and microscopes.