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Which age group is most likely to exceed alcohol consumption guidelines in Australia compared to previous years?

18-24 year olds (correct)

Men

University students

Emerging adults

According to the Monitoring the Future study, when does substance use peak and decline in North America?

Late 20s (correct)

Early 20s

Late teens

Middle age

Among university students and emerging adults who do not attend university, who tends to have higher levels of substance use?

Women

University students (correct)

Men

Emerging adults

Match the following groups with their associated substance use behavior:

18- to 24-year-olds in Australia = Most likely to exceed alcohol consumption guidelines American cohorts from high school to middle age = Shows substance use rising in late teens and peaking in early 20s University students = Higher substance use compared to non-university attending peers Men = Tend to have higher substance use than women Signup and view all the answers

Match the substance use behaviors with their corresponding gender:

Higher substance use = Men Lower substance use = Women Signup and view all the answers

According to Wayne Osgood's explanation, why do some emerging adults engage in substance use and deviant behavior?

They have a high degree of propensity and opportunity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence associated with binge drinking and substance use in emerging adulthood?

Improved decision-making skills Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the time spent in unstructured socializing by emerging adults?

It provides a high degree of opportunity for engaging in substance use and deviant behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their definitions according to Wayne Osgood's theory:

Propensity = Motivation for behaving deviantly Opportunity = Availability of conditions that allow deviant behaviour Emerging Adults = Age group with high opportunity for substance use and other deviant behaviour Unstructured Socialising = High proportion of time spent that leads to opportunity for deviant behaviour Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences to the related behaviors in emerging adulthood:

Fatal car crashes = Binge drinking Unintended pregnancy = Substance use Criminal activity = Substance use Physical fights = Substance use Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most likely to engage in unstructured socialising according to the text?

Teenagers Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between unstructured socialising and substance use among emerging adults?

Emerging adults who engage in more unstructured socialising are more likely to use substances Signup and view all the answers

Which types of risk behavior are associated with unstructured socialising according to the text?

Substance use, crime, and dangerous driving Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Unstructured socialising is highest in the late teens and early 20s.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: University students have higher levels of substance use compared to emerging adults who do not attend university.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Substance use and other types of risk behavior decline in the mid- to late 20s due to role transitions.

True Signup and view all the answers

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Which age group is most likely to exceed alcohol consumption guidelines in Australia compared to previous years?

According to the Monitoring the Future study, when does substance use peak and decline in North America?

Among university students and emerging adults who do not attend university, who tends to have higher levels of substance use?

Match the following groups with their associated substance use behavior:

Match the substance use behaviors with their corresponding gender:

According to Wayne Osgood's explanation, why do some emerging adults engage in substance use and deviant behavior?

Which of the following is NOT a negative consequence associated with binge drinking and substance use in emerging adulthood?

What does the text suggest about the time spent in unstructured socializing by emerging adults?

Match the following terms to their definitions according to Wayne Osgood's theory:

Match the following consequences to the related behaviors in emerging adulthood:

Which age group is most likely to engage in unstructured socialising according to the text?

What is the relationship between unstructured socialising and substance use among emerging adults?

Which types of risk behavior are associated with unstructured socialising according to the text?

True or false: Unstructured socialising is highest in the late teens and early 20s.

True or false: University students have higher levels of substance use compared to emerging adults who do not attend university.

True or false: Substance use and other types of risk behavior decline in the mid- to late 20s due to role transitions.

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