Gene has been using crystal meth everyday for the last six months. He has lost his part-time job and is flunking out of college
He has pawned many of his possessions and even stolen money from his family to "take care of his habit." Gene's drugtaking behavior, at this point, would be classified as
a. intensive.
b. compulsive.
c. situational.
d. recreational.
ANSWER: b
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a. The sensation would feel like two points on the fingertip but is likely to feel like only one point on the arm. b. The sensations would feel identical because the same object touches both locations. c. The sensation would feel like touch on the finger-tips but like pain on the elbow. d. The sensation would feel like two points on the arm but is likely to feel like only one point on the fingertip.
What is a key difference between men and women in terms of health and social support?
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