A Common Reason for Students to Drop Out of College

question 17

Multiple Choice

A common reason for students to drop out of college is

• A)that they have been offered a high-paying job.
• B)stress-related illness.
• C)concern about growing debt.
• D)parental pressure to enter the workforce.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Psychoactive drugs are substances that affect the brain and change perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate and blood flow.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Receptors

Protein molecules on the cell surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, triggering a response.