Some Psychologists Have Established a Harm Reduction Approach to Drug

question 208

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists have established a harm reduction approach to drug abuse which emphasizes

• A) total abstinence from addictive substances.
• B) focusing on the harmful substance so that one can "will away" the harmful effects.
• C) decreasing the frequency of drug use to minimize the negative health effects.
• D) no psychotherapy or drug therapy; only the avoidance of harmful relationships.

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Definitions:

Referent

An object, concept, or situation to which a word, phrase, or symbol refers to or represents.

Social Influence

Social influence encompasses the changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors among individuals due to the presence or actions of others, either directly or indirectly.

Compliance

The act of conforming to a request or demand, often as a result of explicit pressure or desire to fit in.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand its social and moral implications.