Zoe Is a Psychologist Who Studies Addiction

question 84

Multiple Choice

Zoe is a psychologist who studies addiction. Zoe is asked to create a presentation for high school and university students that will inform them about the dangers of using drugs and hopefully deter them from doing so. Zoe places particular emphasis on opioids, due to the current opioid epidemic. However, she will also make sure that she covers marijuana and alcohol in sufficient detail.
-Zoe shocks the students by telling them ____ is the most widely used recreational drug in our society.

• A) marijuana
• B) nicotine
• C) alcohol
• D) caffeine

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Definitions:

Verbal Stereotypy

A repetitive or ritualistic movement, posture, or utterance, often associated with cognitive or developmental disorders.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavior disorder in children characterized by ongoing patterns of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures.

Temper Tantrums

Emotional outbursts typically exhibited by children, often due to frustration or lack of control over emotions or environment.

Screen Time

The amount of time spent using devices with screens such as smartphones, computers, televisions, and tablets.