12 Questions
What is the main driving force behind the overprescription of opioids?
The cost-effectiveness for insurance companies
What distinguishes the legalist perspective from the public health perspective on drug use?
Use of punitive sanctions
Why do individuals often turn to drugs and alcohol according to the self-medication hypothesis?
To cope with stress due to inadequate solutions
What role do drug courts play in the criminal justice system?
They reduce the burden and costs of processing offenders
What are the shifting engines of medicalization mainly driven by?
Commercial and market interests
What is one of the problems associated with the legalist perspective on drug use?
Focus on decontextualized social causes
What differentiates proactive aggression from reactive aggression?
Proactive aggression is goal-directed and motivated by gain, while reactive aggression is in response to provocation and emotion-driven
Which type of research method is known for illuminating subjective perspectives and experiences in crime studies?
Qualitative methods
What is a key advantage of quantitative research methods in studying criminal behavior?
Generalizability with large samples
Why are qualitative methods often criticized for their limitations?
They have unstandardized methodologies
What do mixed methods research designs offer that is advantageous?
A combination of quantitative and qualitative benefits
How does reactive aggression differ from proactive aggression in terms of motivation?
Reactive aggression is emotionally driven, while proactive aggression is goal-directed
Test your knowledge on the self-medication hypothesis, which suggests that individuals use drugs and alcohol to cope with mental health issues. Explore the impact of shifting engines of medicalization on the opioid crisis, driven more by commercial interests than professional claims.
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