What is meant by gateway substances? What is one example of a gateway substance? What is wrong with assuming that use of a gateway substance causes increased use of other substances?
What will be an ideal response?
A substance (e.g., cigarettes) that is used before illicit substances AND use of which is associated with increased likelihood of later use of illicit substances. Assuming a person is generally more likely to engage in deviant or problem behavior, the apparent gateway substance might just be the easiest thing for a young person to start with, so it is most likely to be the first. Bonus: discussion of whether preventing or delaying cigarette smoking would reduce later use of marijuana or other substances.
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a. accurate empathy b. false reassurance c. social influence d. transitional phrases
The most frequent offenses for those on probation and parole are
A. murder. B. assault. C. drug charges. D. larceny.
The use of the emotions one experiences as a guide for evaluating the validity of scientific claims is called _____ by psychologists
Fill in the blank with correct word
Gradually moving from one hundred percent reinforcement to a smaller percent is called:
a. shaping. b. thinning. c. intermittent training. d. transfer training.