Self-Medication Hypothesis and Shifting Engines of Medicalization Quiz
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What is the main driving force behind the overprescription of opioids?

  • The availability of new pharmaceuticals
  • The desire to address symptoms related to mental health
  • The cost-effectiveness for insurance companies (correct)
  • Professional claim makers' influence

    • What distinguishes the legalist perspective from the public health perspective on drug use?

  • Belief in addressing public safety issues directly
  • Emphasis on community resources for treatment
  • Use of punitive sanctions (correct)
  • Focus on decontextualized social causes

    • Why do individuals often turn to drugs and alcohol according to the self-medication hypothesis?

  • To access free pharmaceuticals
  • To avoid professional claim makers
  • To build meaningful social relationships
  • To cope with stress due to inadequate solutions (correct)

    • What role do drug courts play in the criminal justice system?

    <p>They reduce the burden and costs of processing offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the shifting engines of medicalization mainly driven by?

    <p>Commercial and market interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the problems associated with the legalist perspective on drug use?

    <p>Focus on decontextualized social causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates proactive aggression from reactive aggression?

    <p>Proactive aggression is goal-directed and motivated by gain, while reactive aggression is in response to provocation and emotion-driven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research method is known for illuminating subjective perspectives and experiences in crime studies?

    <p>Qualitative methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of quantitative research methods in studying criminal behavior?

    <p>Generalizability with large samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are qualitative methods often criticized for their limitations?

    <p>They have unstandardized methodologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mixed methods research designs offer that is advantageous?

    <p>A combination of quantitative and qualitative benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reactive aggression differ from proactive aggression in terms of motivation?

    <p>Reactive aggression is emotionally driven, while proactive aggression is goal-directed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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