Several Recent Longitudinal Studies Have Indicated That Use of Cannabis

question 60

Multiple Choice

Several recent longitudinal studies have indicated that use of cannabis by adolescents is associated with

• A)a decreased risk of exhibiting schizophrenic symptoms several years later
• B)an increased risk of exhibiting schizophrenic symptoms several years later
• C)no change in the risk of exhibiting schizophrenic symptoms several years later

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Survey

A research method involving repeated observations of the same variables (such as individuals) over short or long periods to detect changes, patterns, or developments.

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