When Substances Are Used to Relieve an Unpleasant Emotional State

question 273

Multiple Choice

When substances are used to relieve an unpleasant emotional state such as sadness,anxiety,stress,or loneliness,the type of substance use is ____.

• A) experimenting
• B) self-medicating
• C) social substance use
• D) addiction

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Market Value

The prevailing rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a market.

Capital Asset Pricing Model

A formula used to determine the expected return on an investment, considering risk and the time value of money.

Cost of Equity

The return a firm theoretically pays to its equity investors as compensation for the risk they undertake by investing in the company, often estimated using models like the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).