Which of the Following Best Describes the Results of Studies

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the results of studies on the effectiveness of D.A.R.E.?

• A) Children who participated in D.A.R.E. had lower rates of substance use by early adolescence.
• B) Because D.A.R.E. was shown to be ineffective in lowering rates of substance use, most public schools no longer offer the program.
• C) D.A.R.E. produced increases in knowledge about substance use problems, but no changes in rates of children's substance use.
• D) D.A.R.E. seeemd to influence attitudes about substances, but not behaviors.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to substitute one good for another more or less expensive one.

Income Effect

Income effect describes the change in an individual's or economy's consumption patterns due to a change in real income.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives, the value of the best alternative given up when a decision is made.

Wage Increases

Adjustments made to the salary of employees, typically to account for inflation, performance, or changes in the cost of living.