Which of the Following Is True of a Substance Intoxication

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a substance intoxication diagnosis?

• A) It never occurs by itself, only in combination with a substance use disorder diagnosis.
• B) It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance.
• C) It can be used to describe anyone who has ingested a substance to the point that he or she develops a change in behavior, experience, or functioning.
• D) It can be used when intoxication results in distress or impairment.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Organization

The process by which the brain structures and interprets sensory information in order to understand the environment.

Impression Formation Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals form perceptions and judgments about others based on available information and social cues.

Implicit Personality Theory

The assumptions or biases an individual uses to infer traits or behaviors about others based on limited observable information.

Attribution Theories

Psychological theories that try to explain how people determine the causes of behavior, whether their own or someone else's.