Title: Drugs and Society Text: Ninth Edition, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein
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1:  The word addiction is derived from the Latin verb addicere, which refers to_________________.
A: the process of desiring things
B: the process of binding things
C: the action of desiring things
D: the process of adding unnatural things

2:  ________ in ten drug users work ______ time.
A: Seven; part
B: Five; full
C: Seven; full
D: Five; part

3:  It is believed that most drugs with abuse potential enhance pleasure centers by_____________________.
A: causing the retention of dopamine
B: causing the release of dopamine.
C: causing the release of serotonin
D: causing the over production of serotonin.

4:  Psychological theories tend to focus more on the ______ state of the individual; while sociological theories focus on factors that are ______.
A: mental; behavioral
B: external; internal
C: internal; external
D: emotional; social

5:  ______________ theories view a person's day-to-day social psychological relations as a primary cause for drug use, whereas _____________ theories tend to view the structural organization of a society, peer group, or subculture as responsible for drug use.
A: Social influence; social recognition
B: Social awareness; structural influence
C: Social influence; structural influence
D: Social recognition; structural awareness

6:  ___________ places emphasis on how people learn patterns of behavior from the attitudes of society, whereas ___________ explains drug use as a largely peer-generated activity.
A: Structural influence theory; imitation theory
B: Labeling theory; structural learning theory
C: Learned action theory; pop-culture theory
D: Social learning theory; subculture theory

7:  Which of the following concepts can be attributed to the control theory: 1) Individuals that are strictly controlled and disciplined are more likely to deviate from norms. 2) Individuals with weak bonds to conventional society are more likely to engage in drug use. 3) Drug users are more likely than non-users to have close relationships with their parents. 4) Drug users are less likely to participate in social organizations and engage in team sport activities.
A: Only 1 and 2
B: None of the above are correct.
C: All of the above are correct
D: Only 4
E: Only 2 and 4

8:  Social and cultural support perspective views drug use as a collective attempt to gain social status and prestige within a peer group.
A: True
B: False

9:  Due to the fact that the majority of drug users have parents who used or use drugs, The American Psychiatric Association has classified severe drug dependence as a genetically related abnormality.
A: True
B: False

10:  Socialization refers to the internalization of attitudes, values, and behaviors that are needed in order to become participating members in conventional society.
A: True
B: False

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