The Best Predictor of an Adolescent's Pattern of Drug Use

question 87

Multiple Choice

The best predictor of an adolescent's pattern of drug use is whether the adolescent

• A) has close friends who use drugs.
• B) grows up in an intact two-parent family.
• C) has religious beliefs.
• D) owns his or her own car.

---

Definitions:

Purchased Goodwill

The premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during the acquisition of a company, reflecting intangible assets like brand reputation or customer loyalty.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes, interest, and operating costs, have been deducted from total revenue.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically from profits, as a distribution of earnings.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, recognizing income proportional to the ownership percentage.