The Term "Drug Abuse" Refers to Using

question 8

Multiple Choice

The term "drug abuse" refers to using

• A)drugs to an extent that they lead to an impairment of function.
• B)drugs with harmful effects.
• C)illegal drugs.
• D)narcotic drugs.

Recognize the impact of aging on sensory systems and physical abilities.

Identify common misconceptions and prejudices about aging (ageism).

Understand the differences in aging between genders.

Recognize the role of memory, both prospective and retrospective, in aging.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Disinhibition

A personality trait describing an inability to inhibit behavioural impulses, rebelliousness, aggressiveness, and risk-taking that are associated with the development of alcohol problems.

Personality Characteristic

Traits or qualities that contribute to an individual's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Behavioural Tolerance

Through the principles of classical conditioning, cues in the environment can become conditioned stimuli to the effects of drug use. These cues cause the individual to anticipate the drug effects so that when the drug is actually administered the effects are diminished. Tolerance, or the need for a greater amount of drug for the same effect, is greatest when the conditioned environmental cues are present.

Severely Impaired

A condition in which an individual experiences significant barriers or limitations in physical or mental functioning.