From a pharmacological point of view, a drug is defined as __________
a. any substance, other than food, that chemically alters the structure or function of a living organism
b. any substance prescribed by a physician or manufactured expressly to relieve pain or to treat and prevent disease
c. any substance that alters physiological functioning so that pleasure is perceived
d. any substance that is prepared from synthetic components that have a chemical and not an organic basis
e. any chemical substance that affects physiological functions, mood, perception, or consciousness and has the potential for misuse
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a. fatherhood ... motherhood. b. marriage ... marriage. c. employment ... motherhood d. employment ... marriage.
Middle-range theories that explain parts of society are important to contemporary sociology
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the most reasonable conclusion about the increase in number of people choosing to live single?
a. Increased singlehood will inevitably lead to a decline in marriage at all ages. b. The increase in singles represents a rejection of marriage. c. Increasing numbers of singles implies a desire for a period of freedom from the responsibilities of marriage and children. d. There will be a corresponding increase in cohabitation because singles do not want to live alone. e. Soon a majority of children will be born to just one parent.
Celebrating rites of passage may be especially useful for:
A. newly married couples. B. families with young children. C. aging families. D. families with adolescents.