Bernie Is a Heavy Marijuana User Who Has Developed Impaired

question 56

Multiple Choice

Bernie is a heavy marijuana user who has developed impaired memory and concentration abilities. Although Bernie finds it to be relaxing, he is extremely concerned regarding the consequences of his marijuana use. What is unusual about Bernie's case?

• A) Most marijuana users are women.
• B) Marijuana use rarely results in impaired memory and concentration.
• C) Marijuana users tend to have a pervasive lack of concern regarding the consequences of marijuana use.
• D) Marijuana is used for its stimulant effects.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by a fragile sense of self that can easily be threatened and may lead to defensive or aggressive reactions.

Low Self-efficacy

The belief in one's inability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes but blaming outside factors for negative events.