Discuss how personality variables relate to substance use
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Most large surveys find little or no relationship to most personality measures, such as self-esteem. The most consistent correlations have been found for impulsivity. Bonus: distinguishing between studies of rates of use in the general population vs. comparisons with dependent users, with both impulsivity and personality disorders more strongly associated with dependence/abuse.
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Whether use of a defense mechanism is adaptive or maladaptive often depends on
A. the user's age. B. whether the user distorts reality. C. whether the user is aware of the defense mechanism. D. the user's gender.
Which racial and ethnic group of students reported being most likely to use condoms?
a. Hispanic Americans b. Asian Americans c. African Americans d. Whites
Summarize the reproductive changes that men undergo during the aging process
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In their classic study of the coaching (leadership) behaviors of legendary basketball coach John Wooden, Tharp and Gallimore found that his most often-used coaching behavior was
a. statements of displeasure b. praise and encouragement c. verbal instructions on what to do and how to do it d. combining instruction with punishment