Pick Two Structural or Social Process Factors That Explain Illegal

question 8

Essay

Pick two structural or social process factors that explain illegal drug use.

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Definitions:

Identity Status

James Marcia's concept categorizing four stages of ego identity development based on exploration and commitment decisions.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension of activity, often used in contexts involving decision-making or legal agreements.

Foreclosure

In psychology, this term refers to a premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options. In real estate, it refers to the legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to the borrower's failure to make loan payments.

Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development in which individuals make moral decisions based on universal ethical principles and the consideration of the greater good.