Name two physiological factors and two nondrug factors that influence drug dependence.

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Physiological factors influencing drug dependence include the nature of the drug, the route of administration, the dose, the frequency of administration, and the individual’s rate of metabolism. Nondrug factors that play a role in drug dependence include personal characteristics of the user, his or her expectations about the drug experience, society’s attitudes and possible responses, and the setting in which the drug is used.

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a. true b. false

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The purpose of _________________ is to acquire an in-depth understanding of other people, appreciate the wide diversity of lived human experience, and better acknowledge shared humanity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The main threat from a biological attack does not come from a large epidemic; rather ______ is more likely.

A. a large anthrax attack B. the poisoning of the food and water supply C. a large smallpox attack D. a halt on funding for medical research

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Cybercriminals may seek to corrupt data; disrupt equipment; threaten system reliability; disseminate viruses, worms, or malware; launch botnets; steal sensitive information; and otherwise cause widespread havoc

a. True b. False

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