One Benefit of the ASSIST Questionnaire for Assessing Child and Adolescent

question 16

Multiple Choice

One benefit of the ASSIST questionnaire for assessing child and adolescent substance use disorders is ______.

• A) it involves biological measures of tolerance.
• B) it collects reports from both the youth and the parent.
• C) it has norms based on gender, ethnicity, and SES, which other measures do not.
• D) it can be repeated without harming test-retest reliability, which other measures cannot.

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Definitions:

Cough Reflex

A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs typically triggered by irritation or obstruction in the air passages, serving as a protective mechanism to clear the trachea and bronchi.

Mucus

A slimy substance produced by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication and protection of various internal body surfaces.

Upper Respiratory Tract

Nasal cavity, pharynx, and associated structures.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that forms part of the digestive and respiratory systems, connecting the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx.