Question 1

​Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason high school students are less likely to drive drunk than in the past?

Accepted Answer

A) ​extension of the learner's driving license period 
B) ​nighttime driving restrictions 
C) ​stricter drunk driving laws 
D) ​public humiliation of drunk drivers 
A) ​extension of the learner's driving license period 
B) ​nighttime driving restrictions 
C) ​stricter drunk driving laws 
D) ​public humiliation of drunk drivers

Question 2

In the current debate over the legalization of marijuana, many are concerned that it

Accepted Answer

A) could increase the death rate due to high levels of overdose. 
B) is a gateway drug. 
C) will be used in ordinary food and drink products. 
D) will be used to facilitate sexual assault. 
A) could increase the death rate due to high levels of overdose. 
B) is a gateway drug. 
C) will be used in ordinary food and drink products. 
D) will be used to facilitate sexual assault.

Question 3

An example of anomie at the societal level that could lead to increased drug and alcohol consumption is

Accepted Answer

A) an adolescent whose parents are experiencing divorce. 
B) estrangement from work, family and friends as a result of oppression. 
C) inconsistencies in media messages regarding drug and alcohol use. 
D) manipulation of symbols for political and economic means. 
A) an adolescent whose parents are experiencing divorce. 
B) estrangement from work, family and friends as a result of oppression. 
C) inconsistencies in media messages regarding drug and alcohol use. 
D) manipulation of symbols for political and economic means.

Question 4

To study the patterns of tobacco use researchers examined 125 scientific papers that included thousands of respondents worldwide.This is an example of ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​longitudinal research. 
B) ​meta-analysis. 
C) ​time-lapsed analysis. 
D) ​interdependent research. 
A) ​longitudinal research. 
B) ​meta-analysis. 
C) ​time-lapsed analysis. 
D) ​interdependent research.

Question 5

Which theoretical perspective suggests that the criminalization of substances follows a pattern of social control of the powerless, political opponents, and/or minorities?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​structural-functional 
B) ​conflict 
C) ​symbolic interaction 
D) ​social pathology 
A) ​structural-functional 
B) ​conflict 
C) ​symbolic interaction 
D) ​social pathology

Question 6

________ promotes a medical rather than criminal approach to drug use by encouraging users to seek treatment and adopting preventive practices.

Accepted Answer

A) Deregulation. 
B) Decriminalization. 
C) Legalization. 
D) Harm reduction. 
A) Deregulation. 
B) Decriminalization. 
C) Legalization. 
D) Harm reduction.

Question 7

Anti-cocaine sentiment in the United States emerged in the early 1900s in response to cocaine's heavy use among

Accepted Answer

A) pregnant women. 
B) teenagers. 
C) European immigrants. 
D) urban blacks. 
A) pregnant women. 
B) teenagers. 
C) European immigrants. 
D) urban blacks.

Question 8

Distinguish between the demand reduction and supply reduction strategies to fight drugs and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Demand reduction strategies focus on red

Question 9

What has the tobacco industry done to keep tobacco sales high despite federal restrictions on radio and television advertising?

Accepted Answer

The tobacco industry has employed a vari

Question 10

All of the following are arguments for the legalization of drugs EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the number of distributors would decrease. 
B) drug taxes would produce revenues to benefit all citizens. 
C) drugs would be safer. 
D) drug-related crimes would be reduced. 
A) the number of distributors would decrease. 
B) drug taxes would produce revenues to benefit all citizens. 
C) drugs would be safer. 
D) drug-related crimes would be reduced.

Question 11

Individuals who are poor and minorities may abuse drugs as a result of alienation from society due to unpleasant and low-paying jobs.This illustrates which of the following types of sociological explanations?

Accepted Answer

A) structural-functionalist 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interactionist 
D) biological 
A) structural-functionalist 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interactionist 
D) biological

Question 12

Recent state initiatives regarding drug use along with some federal initiatives supported by President Obama, such as needle exchange programs, are beginning to place more emphasis on _______ than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) zero tolerance 
B) demand reduction 
C) supply reduction 
D) harm reduction 
A) zero tolerance 
B) demand reduction 
C) supply reduction 
D) harm reduction

Question 13

Alcohol is least likely to be consumed in

Accepted Answer

A) the United States. 
B) Europe. 
C) North Africa. 
D) Australia. 
A) the United States. 
B) Europe. 
C) North Africa. 
D) Australia.

Question 14

In the Netherlands, the use of such drugs as marijuana and hashish

Accepted Answer

A) is viewed as a moral sin but not an illegal act. 
B) is treated as a health issue, not a crime issue. 
C) is prosecuted as a criminal misdemeanor, not a felony offense. 
D) carries a penalty of life in prison. 
A) is viewed as a moral sin but not an illegal act. 
B) is treated as a health issue, not a crime issue. 
C) is prosecuted as a criminal misdemeanor, not a felony offense. 
D) carries a penalty of life in prison.

Question 15

Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes, is highest for

Accepted Answer

A) white, non-Hispanics. 
B) African Americans. 
C) Hispanics. 
D) Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 
A) white, non-Hispanics. 
B) African Americans. 
C) Hispanics. 
D) Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

Question 16

All of the following are associated with failure to complete drug treatment EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) history of significant problems with their mother 
B) recent problems with sexual partners 
C) long periods of incarceration 
D) being older in age 
A) history of significant problems with their mother 
B) recent problems with sexual partners 
C) long periods of incarceration 
D) being older in age

Question 17

Therapeutic communities

Accepted Answer

A) are half-way houses located in most U.S.cities. 
B) comprise the organizations of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. 
C) are organizations designed to help the families of drug addicts. 
D) help participants develop marketable skills. 
A) are half-way houses located in most U.S.cities. 
B) comprise the organizations of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. 
C) are organizations designed to help the families of drug addicts. 
D) help participants develop marketable skills.

Question 18

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, people who use drugs do so because

Accepted Answer

A) they have learned to label the drug-using experience in positive terms. 
B) they have a biological predisposition to drug addiction. 
C) they have been exploited and alienated by a capitalistic society. 
D) the society is in a state of anomie. 
A) they have learned to label the drug-using experience in positive terms. 
B) they have a biological predisposition to drug addiction. 
C) they have been exploited and alienated by a capitalistic society. 
D) the society is in a state of anomie.

Question 19

In what way has the war on drugs been criticized as racist?

Accepted Answer

The war on drugs has been criticized as

Question 20

Research shows that

Accepted Answer

A) youth develop attitudes about smoking and tobacco at an early age. 
B) smoking at young ages is relatively harmless. 
C) despite concern, there is no evidence that tobacco  advertising creates increased demand. 
D) there is not much that can be done to prevent youth from smoking. 
A) youth develop attitudes about smoking and tobacco at an early age. 
B) smoking at young ages is relatively harmless. 
C) despite concern, there is no evidence that tobacco  advertising creates increased demand. 
D) there is not much that can be done to prevent youth from smoking.

Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason high school students are less likely to drive drunk than in the past?

In the current debate over the legalization of marijuana, many are concerned that it

An example of anomie at the societal level that could lead to increased drug and alcohol consumption is

To study the patterns of tobacco use researchers examined 125 scientific papers that included thousands of respondents worldwide.This is an example of

Which theoretical perspective suggests that the criminalization of substances follows a pattern of social control of the powerless, political opponents, and/or minorities?

________ promotes a medical rather than criminal approach to drug use by encouraging users to seek treatment and adopting preventive practices.

Anti-cocaine sentiment in the United States emerged in the early 1900s in response to cocaine's heavy use among

Distinguish between the demand reduction and supply reduction strategies to fight drugs and give an example of each.

What has the tobacco industry done to keep tobacco sales high despite federal restrictions on radio and television advertising?

All of the following are arguments for the legalization of drugs EXCEPT

Individuals who are poor and minorities may abuse drugs as a result of alienation from society due to unpleasant and low-paying jobs.This illustrates which of the following types of sociological explanations?

Recent state initiatives regarding drug use along with some federal initiatives supported by President Obama, such as needle exchange programs, are beginning to place more emphasis on _______ than in the past.

Alcohol is least likely to be consumed in

In the Netherlands, the use of such drugs as marijuana and hashish

Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes, is highest for

All of the following are associated with failure to complete drug treatment EXCEPT

Therapeutic communities

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, people who use drugs do so because

In what way has the war on drugs been criticized as racist?

Research shows that

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Exam 3: Alcohol and Other Drugs

​Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason high school students are less likely to drive drunk than in the past?

In the current debate over the legalization of marijuana, many are concerned that it

An example of anomie at the societal level that could lead to increased drug and alcohol consumption is

To study the patterns of tobacco use researchers examined 125 scientific papers that included thousands of respondents worldwide.This is an example of ​

Which theoretical perspective suggests that the criminalization of substances follows a pattern of social control of the powerless, political opponents, and/or minorities?​

________ promotes a medical rather than criminal approach to drug use by encouraging users to seek treatment and adopting preventive practices.

Anti-cocaine sentiment in the United States emerged in the early 1900s in response to cocaine's heavy use among

Distinguish between the demand reduction and supply reduction strategies to fight drugs and give an example of each.

What has the tobacco industry done to keep tobacco sales high despite federal restrictions on radio and television advertising?

All of the following are arguments for the legalization of drugs EXCEPT

Individuals who are poor and minorities may abuse drugs as a result of alienation from society due to unpleasant and low-paying jobs.This illustrates which of the following types of sociological explanations?

Recent state initiatives regarding drug use along with some federal initiatives supported by President Obama, such as needle exchange programs, are beginning to place more emphasis on _______ than in the past.

Alcohol is least likely to be consumed in

In the Netherlands, the use of such drugs as marijuana and hashish

Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes, is highest for

All of the following are associated with failure to complete drug treatment EXCEPT

Therapeutic communities

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, people who use drugs do so because

In what way has the war on drugs been criticized as racist?

Research shows that

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason high school students are less likely to drive drunk than in the past?

To study the patterns of tobacco use researchers examined 125 scientific papers that included thousands of respondents worldwide.This is an example of

Which theoretical perspective suggests that the criminalization of substances follows a pattern of social control of the powerless, political opponents, and/or minorities?