Which of the Following Groups Has the Highest Rate of Substance

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of substance abuse and dependence?

• A) People who face severe chronic stress and live in environments that support substance use
• B) Teenagers who are attempting to define their identity
• C) The elderly who are faced with loss of family, friends, and independence
• D) People who face moderate stress and view attractive media portrayals of substance use

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Definitions:

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, often considered as socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Class

refers to a group of people within society who share similar socio-economic conditions, earning potential, and lifestyle.

Hostile

Displaying or feeling enmity or opposition; unfriendly or adverse.

Simmel

A German sociologist and philosopher, Georg Simmel, known for his analyses of individual culture, social structures, and the intersection of individuality and modern society.