What factor is most likely to increase the likelihood that an ...

[jho37]

What factor is most likely to increase the likelihood that an adolescent will misuse alcohol?
 
  a. Female gender
  b. Regular school attendance
  c. Rural environment
  d. Unconventional behavior

Question 2

Many adolescents use alcohol for self-medication. How does an adolescent view the benefit of alcohol?
 
  a. Believes it has a stimulant effect
  b. Believes it increases alertness
  c. Provides a sense of euphoria
  d. Provides a defense against depression

[nanny]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Adolescents who are connected and engage in conventional behavior are less likely to misuse alcohol. Those who are disconnected from school, family, and other social supports have fewer assets and are more likely to abuse alcohol. School attendance is a sign of connectedness. Girls and boys report a similar onset and course of experimentation with alcohol. Urban youths have a higher likelihood of alcohol abuse than rural adolescents.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adolescents who abuse alcohol often rely on it as a defense against depression, anxiety, fear, and anger. Alcohol is a depressant and has a sedative effect. Alcohol does not provide a sense of euphoria. It does reduce inhibitions against aggressive behaviors.

[jho37]

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[nanny]

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