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HudsonKB16

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Substance abuse in teens has many causes, but the decision to use a substance is often based on a perception ___________________ ___.
 
  a. that they can quit using the drug any time they want
  b. of small immediate benefits and no risks
  c. of large immediate benefits and small risks
  d. that everyone is using it and so it must be harmless

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of scientific thinking in adolescence and beyond?
 
  a. difficulty in understanding the meanings of scientific terms
  b. a tendency to view scientific arguments as truths rather than a theory supported by evidence
  c. an inability to identify which variable might be causally related to an outcome
  d. a general lack of engagement in the scientific process



TheNamesImani

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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