Discuss how personality variables relate to substance use

What will be an ideal response?


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.

Psychology

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a. Hispanic Americans b. Asian Americans c. African Americans d. Whites

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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

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