Long-Term Drug Use Can Result in

question 45

Multiple Choice

Long-term drug use can result in

• A) elevated dopamine production in the VTA.
• B) greater activation of the prefrontal cortex.
• C) structural abnormalities of the prefrontal cortex.
• D) superior gambling performance.
• E) longer life span and better mental adjustment.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and perceptions about one's abilities, characteristics, and values.

Significant Other

A person with whom someone has an important, intimate relationship that deeply influences their life.

Superego

The superego is a component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the ethical and moral part of the psyche that internalizes societal and parental standards.

George Herbert Mead

An American sociologist and philosopher considered one of the founders of symbolic interactionism, focusing on how the self develops through social interaction.