Which of the Following Describes One of the Most Important

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes one of the most important risk factors for drug use?

• A) Having friends who use marijuana or other substances.
• B) Being heavily involved in extracurricular activities.
• C) Having lots of money.
• D) Believing that your parents are a source of social support.

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Definitions:

Reliability

Is the degree to which procedures yield consistent results.

Generalizability

The extent to which findings from a particular study or research can be applied across different settings, populations, or contexts.

Validity

The degree to which a test, tool, or research accurately measures or assesses what it claims to measure.

Causality

The principle or relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly leads to the outcome (the effect).