Regarding Recent Evidence on the Active Ingredient in Marijuana,which of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

Regarding recent evidence on the active ingredient in marijuana,which of the following is a FALSE statement about THC?

• A) THC receptors have been found in the brain areas involved in the control of skilled movement.
• B) THC accumulates in the fatty tissues of the reproductive organs.
• C) THC receptor sites are found in large numbers in the cerebral cortex, which is the seat of human consciousness.
• D) THC and naturally-occurring chemicals similar to it have not been shown to help the brain to cope with pain or stress.

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Definitions:

Media Imperialism

The domination of a mass medium by a single national culture and the undermining of other national cultures.

National Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a nation.

Human Agency

is the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, influencing their own life and the society they live in.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture, thereby becoming functioning members of society.