__________ Is the BEST Contributing Factor to Initial Substance Use

question 13

Multiple Choice

__________ is the BEST contributing factor to initial substance use for adolescents?

• A)Lowered self-esteem
• B)Intimacy issues
• C)Axis II disorders
• D)Availability of the substance

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Definitions:

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals with a range of characteristics, such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin, contributing to a rich variety of experiences and perspectives.

Experimentation With Failure

The process of actively engaging in trials that may not succeed in order to learn, innovate, or solve problems.

Group Size

refers to the number of individuals forming a group, affecting dynamics such as participation, cohesion, and effectiveness.

Paranoia

A psychological state marked by false beliefs of being persecuted, undue suspicion, or an inflated sense of one's own significance, often developed into a structured belief system.