The D.A.R.E. Program Has Been Criticized __________

question 85

Multiple Choice

The D.A.R.E. program has been criticized __________.

• A) for the increase in violence and delinquency in participants
• B) for advocating that children be questioned about possible drug offenders in their families
• C) for the increase in risky driving behaviour in participants
• D) because D.A.R.E. does not result in a greater capability to resist peer pressure

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Definitions:

Denial of Reality

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Self-conscious

Experiencing acute awareness of oneself, particularly in social contexts, that can lead to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.

Impaired Performance

A reduction in the ability to carry out tasks or activities to the usual standard, often due to external or internal factors.

Overcompensation

A psychological mechanism where individuals attempt to counteract feelings of inferiority or a perceived weakness by emphasizing another trait or engaging in excessive behavior.