Cindy Abuses Barbiturates and She Continually Increases Her Doses

question 112

Multiple Choice

 Cindy abuses barbiturates and she continually increases her doses. What is the likely outcome of this practice for Cindy's health?

• A) She is not at risk of overdose, because her body continually increases its tolerance to match her intake.
• B) She is very likely to overdose, because some barbiturate effects show tolerance while others do not.
• C) She is not at risk of overdose, because barbiturates do not have life-threatening effects, even at high doses.
• D) She is very likely to overdose, because barbiturates do not produce tolerance.

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Definitions:

Internalization

The process of integrating beliefs, values, standards, or norms into one's own cognitive structure, often influencing behavior.

Identification

Refers to the process by which individuals associate themselves with particular groups, causing those groups' values and norms to become integrated into their own self-concept.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, behaviors, and norms of a society or group.

Attitudes

An individual's settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in their behavior.