Which Characteristic Places People at a Higher Risk for Trying

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

• A)being a young female
• B)having a strong personal identity
• C)performing poorly in school
• D)being frequently exposed to drugs

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Definitions:

Other-race Effect

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are better at recognizing faces of their own race than those of other races.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, including feelings of confidence, respect, and self-acceptance.

Selectively Attend

The ability to focus on a specific stimulus while ignoring and dismissing irrelevant or distracting information.

Implicit Associations

The subconscious linking of two concepts or entities in the mind, which can influence attitudes and behavior.