A Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Addiction

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a class on addiction. Which statement by one of the class participants indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "Addictive drugs lead to dopamine release in amounts similar to those released by normal reward circuits."
• B) "Neural remodeling leads to decreased dopamine release, leaving users with feelings of lifelessness and depression."
• C) "Over time, the brain will develop reduced responses to many addictive drugs."
• D) "With the use of a drug over time, the brain undergoes synaptic remodeling."

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionists

Scholars in sociology who focus on the symbolic meaning that individuals ascribe to objects, events, and behaviors in social interactions.

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A sociological perspective that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Oppression And Discrimination

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Functionalist

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