Tom Asks His Professor Why the Debate About Whether Addiction

question 37

Multiple Choice

Tom asks his professor why the debate about whether addiction is or is not a disease is so important.His professors is likely to respond, ____.

• A)"The debate is not trivial because if addiction is a disease, addicts must totally refrain from any substance use at all; if it is not a disease, they could use substances in moderation."
• B)"The debate is not trivial because insurance companies will only pay for rehabilitation and treatment if addiction is classified as a disease."
• C)"The debate is not trivial because much more stigma is attached to addiction when it is seen as a disease."
• D)"The debate is not trivial because much more stigma is attached to addiction when it were seen as being under a person's control rather than as a disease."

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Definitions:

Significant Influences

Major factors or individuals that have a profound impact on one's thoughts, behaviors, or life direction.

Long Periods

Extensive intervals of time that may be significant in understanding behavior patterns, development, or effects.

Positive Illusions

Slightly unrealistic or overly optimistic beliefs about oneself, others, or the world that can have protective mental health benefits.

Stress-Vulnerability

A model suggesting that the development of psychiatric disorders results from the interaction between individual vulnerability (genetic, biological) and external stressors.