Question 1

According to Howard Becker,a person has to go through a three-step process to learn to become a marijuana user.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) learning where to find the drug 
B) learning the technique to get high 
C) learning to recognize the drug effects 
D) learning to enjoy the drug effects 
A) learning where to find the drug 
B) learning the technique to get high 
C) learning to recognize the drug effects 
D) learning to enjoy the drug effects A

Question 2

Today's law enforcement against drugs continues the historical pattern of drug laws against __________.

Accepted Answer

minorities

Question 3

Historically,the criminalization of each drug hinged on racial slander against a minority group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which substance has been referred to as "the poor person's drug"?

Accepted Answer

A) Crack cocaine 
B) Marijuana 
C) Heroin 
D) OxyContin 
A) Crack cocaine 
B) Marijuana 
C) Heroin 
D) OxyContin

Question 5

Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the authors of the text,the euphoric feeling associated with heroin use

Accepted Answer

A) is caused by the drug itself. 
B) depends on the purity of the drug. 
C) is the result of learning how to achieve the desired feelings. 
D) comes from the setting in which the drug is used. 
A) is caused by the drug itself. 
B) depends on the purity of the drug. 
C) is the result of learning how to achieve the desired feelings. 
D) comes from the setting in which the drug is used.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) crack 
D) LSD 
A) cocaine 
B) heroin 
C) crack 
D) LSD

Question 8

According to economic deprivation theory,the reason why poor people turn to drugs is the need for status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Frank lives in a poor,inner city neighborhood and does not see much hope for his life.He begins to hang out with a group of friends who use drugs.What drug would they most likely give to him?

Accepted Answer

A) meth 
B) powder cocaine 
C) heroin 
D) opium 
A) meth 
B) powder cocaine 
C) heroin 
D) opium

Question 10

Which theory holds that drug addiction is the result of the negative effects of a substance when it is removed,rather than any positive effects had while using?

Accepted Answer

A) Social psychological theory 
B) Cognitive association theory 
C) Economic deprivation theory 
D) Social strain theory 
A) Social psychological theory 
B) Cognitive association theory 
C) Economic deprivation theory 
D) Social strain theory

Question 11

Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal drug in America?

Accepted Answer

A) heroin 
B) cocaine 
C) marijuana 
D) methamphetamines 
A) heroin 
B) cocaine 
C) marijuana 
D) methamphetamines

Question 12

According to Howard Becker,before one can fully experience a drug,one must first go through a learning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to cognitive association theory,the mentally challenged and young children usually are immune to addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you believe that those who are likely to get involved in one form of deviant activity are also likely to get involved in other forms of deviance,you believe in the

Accepted Answer

A) drug enslavement theory. 
B) cultural transmission theory. 
C) power theory. 
D) general deviance syndrome theory. 
A) drug enslavement theory. 
B) cultural transmission theory. 
C) power theory. 
D) general deviance syndrome theory.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about the social profile of illegal drug users is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Males are more likely than females to use drugs. 
B) Young people are more likely than older ones to use drugs. 
C) Parental and peer influences seem to have little impact on drug users. 
D) High school drug users are more likely to skip classes or drop out. 
A) Males are more likely than females to use drugs. 
B) Young people are more likely than older ones to use drugs. 
C) Parental and peer influences seem to have little impact on drug users. 
D) High school drug users are more likely to skip classes or drop out.

Question 16

The skyrocketing abuse of __________ seems to have gotten its fuel from the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The skyrocketing abuse of __________ seems to...

Question 17

Heroin is the most widely used drug among the rich.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The higher the status,the more likely the use of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The higher the status,the more likely the...

Question 19

One reason why OxyContin and other painkillers were easily abused was because doctors,who were prodded to prescribe more painkillers,did not have much experience dealing with such drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Before 1900,cocaine could be found in soft drinks such as Coca-Cola.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Howard Becker,a person has to go through a three-step process to learn to become a marijuana user.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Today's law enforcement against drugs continues the historical pattern of drug laws against __________.

Historically,the criminalization of each drug hinged on racial slander against a minority group.

Which substance has been referred to as "the poor person's drug"?

Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States.

According to the authors of the text,the euphoric feeling associated with heroin use

Which of the following is an example of a depressant?

According to economic deprivation theory,the reason why poor people turn to drugs is the need for status.

Frank lives in a poor,inner city neighborhood and does not see much hope for his life.He begins to hang out with a group of friends who use drugs.What drug would they most likely give to him?

Which theory holds that drug addiction is the result of the negative effects of a substance when it is removed,rather than any positive effects had while using?

Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal drug in America?

According to Howard Becker,before one can fully experience a drug,one must first go through a learning process.

According to cognitive association theory,the mentally challenged and young children usually are immune to addiction.

If you believe that those who are likely to get involved in one form of deviant activity are also likely to get involved in other forms of deviance,you believe in the

Which of the following statements about the social profile of illegal drug users is FALSE?

The skyrocketing abuse of __________ seems to have gotten its fuel from the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry.

Heroin is the most widely used drug among the rich.

The higher the status,the more likely the use of __________.

One reason why OxyContin and other painkillers were easily abused was because doctors,who were prodded to prescribe more painkillers,did not have much experience dealing with such drugs.

Before 1900,cocaine could be found in soft drinks such as Coca-Cola.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters

Exam 12: Drug Use

According to Howard Becker,a person has to go through a three-step process to learn to become a marijuana user.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Today's law enforcement against drugs continues the historical pattern of drug laws against __________.

Historically,the criminalization of each drug hinged on racial slander against a minority group.

Which substance has been referred to as "the poor person's drug"?

Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States.

According to the authors of the text,the euphoric feeling associated with heroin use

Which of the following is an example of a depressant?

According to economic deprivation theory,the reason why poor people turn to drugs is the need for status.

Frank lives in a poor,inner city neighborhood and does not see much hope for his life.He begins to hang out with a group of friends who use drugs.What drug would they most likely give to him?

Which theory holds that drug addiction is the result of the negative effects of a substance when it is removed,rather than any positive effects had while using?

Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal drug in America?

According to Howard Becker,before one can fully experience a drug,one must first go through a learning process.

According to cognitive association theory,the mentally challenged and young children usually are immune to addiction.

If you believe that those who are likely to get involved in one form of deviant activity are also likely to get involved in other forms of deviance,you believe in the

Which of the following statements about the social profile of illegal drug users is FALSE?

The skyrocketing abuse of __________ seems to have gotten its fuel from the medical establishment and the pharmaceutical industry.

Heroin is the most widely used drug among the rich.

The higher the status,the more likely the use of __________.

One reason why OxyContin and other painkillers were easily abused was because doctors,who were prodded to prescribe more painkillers,did not have much experience dealing with such drugs.

Before 1900,cocaine could be found in soft drinks such as Coca-Cola.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters