It is obviously important for us to monitor which illicit drugs are widely used and whether their use is increasing or decreasing. Describe the most important sources of information we have about drug use in the United States and the major limitations of that kind of information
What will be an ideal response?
The Monitoring the Future study (large annual survey conducted in schools) and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (household survey). Limitations are possible sample bias (those most at risk are less likely to be sampled), and uncertainty about the honesty of people's responses. Bonus: in spite of these limitations, year-by-year comparisons are useful for spotting increases or decreases.
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Discuss the hereditary and environmental factors that are implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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Which of the following statements is inaccurate regarding groups?
a. There can be problems in groups that have an emergent leader b. No one single personality characteristic strongly predicts group behaviour c. Individuals conform to the norms of all the groups to which they belong d. Groups in highly formalized organizations will generally be more predictable in their behaviour e. All groups have norms
Which of the following types of designs would be most appropriate to use to understand which age group plays the most video games?
A. descriptive research B. correlational research C. quasi-experimental research D. experimental research
Sarah has always had a desire to feel good about herself and her accomplishments. At this point in her life, Sarah is studying to pass the bar exam in her state. If she passes the exam, Sarah will feel very proud of herself. In this example, one could say that Sarah has a _____ to feel good about herself, and a _____ to pass the bar.
A) goal; need B) need; goal C) motive; drive D) drive; motive