The Text Notes That the Social Norm Intervention Designed to Curb

question 24

Multiple Choice

The text notes that the social norm intervention designed to curb drinking at Northern Illinois University

• A) was examined using a process evaluation
• B) involved a quasi-experimental design
• C) involved an equivalent comparison group of universities closely matched with Northern Illinois University students on several demographic variables
• D) was unsuccessful during the first few years until the basic message was adjusted

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Definitions:

Antidrug Norms

Societal standards and beliefs that oppose the use of illegal drugs and support behaviors that resist drug use.

Drug Problems

Issues arising from the abuse or dependency on illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription medications, leading to personal, social, or health consequences.

Internalizing Problems

Refers to psychological struggles that manifest internally, such as anxiety, depression, and excessive worry, often leading to withdrawn or inhibited behavior.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress.