In an Intervention Study,Spoth Et Al

question 53

Multiple Choice

In an intervention study,Spoth et al. (2002) found that a Life Skills Training Program significantly reduced the rates of initiating use of alcohol,marijuana,and cigarettes.They also found that the addition of a second intervention,the ______,led to even greater reductions in the use of ______.

• A) Say No to Peers Program; alcohol
• B) Say No to Peers Program; cigarettes
• C) Strengthening Families Program; alcohol
• D) Strengthening Families Program; cigarettes

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Definitions:

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