In Recent Years,there Has Been a Drop in Adolescents' Overall

question 84

Multiple Choice

In recent years,there has been a drop in adolescents' overall use of drugs.The exception to this is an increase in the use of

• A) heroin and other opiates-both natural and synthetic.
• B) ecstasy and anabolic steroids.
• C) marijuana and prescription drugs.
• D) methamphetamines.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Effect

The change in behavior exhibited by participants in a study because they know they are being watched.

Overt Observational

The process of openly and visibly watching or monitoring someone or something without concealing the observer's presence.

Collective Representations

Concepts or symbols that are widely shared and recognized within a society, serving as a means of creating social cohesion or expressing shared values and beliefs.

Émile Durkheim

A foundational French sociologist known for his studies on social integration, collective conscience, and the role of rituals in societal cohesion.