Question 1

There is a(n) between student levels of alcohol use and academic performance.

Accepted Answer

There is generally an inverse relationship between student levels of alcohol use and academic performance, meaning as alcohol use increases, academic performance tends to decrease.

Question 2

Which of the following terms does the author use to describe the phenomenon of college students feeling protected against all but the most severe repercussions of their alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

The author uses the term "Group insulation" to describe the phenomenon where college students feel protected against the severe repercussions of their alcohol use, implying a collective sense of security within their peer group.

Question 3

It has been estimated that around million students entered college in the United States in the fall of 2016.

Accepted Answer

In the fall of 2016, approximately 20.5 million students were estimated to have entered college in the United States.

Question 4

It has been estimated that students per year are the victims of alcohol-related sexual assault, or "date rape" experiences while in college.

Accepted Answer

Estimates suggest that approximately 97,000 students per year are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or "date rape" experiences while in college. This statistic highlights the significant impact of alcohol on campus safety and student well-being.

Question 5

Although most college students cannot legally purchase alcohol until the age of 21, research suggests that of college students view drinking as a central part of their social lives.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that a significant majority of college students, just under 90%, view drinking as a central part of their social lives, despite the legal drinking age being 21.

Question 6

Students who utilize performance-enhancing compounds tend to

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that students who use performance-enhancing substances are more likely to engage in other forms of substance use.

Question 7

The adolescent brain is thought to be times more vulnerable to alcohol-induced brain damage than the adult brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The adolescent brain is thought to be...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons described in your text that may contribute to why college students living in sororities and fraternities binge drink at higher rates than students not living in sororities and fraternities?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because being a student athlete is not specifically linked to living in sororities and fraternities nor directly associated with higher rates of binge drinking in these groups. The other options (B, C, D) are common reasons that contribute to higher rates of binge drinking among students in sororities and fraternities.

Question 9

Among non-college students between 18 and 29 years of age, approximately of those polled admitted to using illicit drugs at least once in their lives between 2010 and 2014, a rate that was surprisingly consistent from year to year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among non-college students between 18 and 29...

Question 10

The period called "young adulthood" by experts in human development is universally defined as "the period falling between 25 and 45 years of age."

Accepted Answer

The definition of "young adulthood" can vary among experts and is not universally set between 25 and 45 years of age. Some definitions start as early as 18 or 20 years of age.

Question 11

Research has found that of college undergraduates engage in heavy episodic drinking at least once every 2 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 40% of college undergraduates engage in heavy episodic drinking, also known as binge drinking, at least once every two weeks. This statistic highlights concerns about alcohol use and its potential impacts on student health and academic performance.

Question 12

Researchers found that college students who had consumed "energy drinks" while drinking were more likely to drive home despite being heavily intoxicated when compared to students who had not consumed "energy drinks" while drinking that evening.

Accepted Answer

The study found that students who consumed energy drinks while drinking were 400% more likely to drive home despite being heavily intoxicated compared to those who did not consume energy drinks.

Question 13

It has been found that of fraternity members reported engaging in binge drinking episodes.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have often reported that around 86% of fraternity members have engaged in binge drinking episodes, highlighting a significant issue within such social groups.

Question 14

What percentage of medical students meet the criteria for diagnosis of a mild alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 18% of medical students meet the criteria for a diagnosis of a mild alcohol use disorder. This statistic highlights the stress and pressures faced by medical students, which can sometimes lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol use.

Question 15

One of the indirect dangers from consuming energy drinks is that those who do are more likely than peers who had not had an energy drink to leave a bar intoxicated.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals who consume energy drinks in combination with alcohol are three times (300%) more likely to leave a bar highly intoxicated compared to their peers who do not mix alcohol with energy drinks. This increased risk is attributed to the stimulating effects of caffeine in energy drinks, which can mask the depressant effects of alcohol, leading individuals to underestimate their level of intoxication.

Question 16

Tobacco use rates

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use rates decline with more education. Studies consistently show that individuals with higher levels of education are less likely to use tobacco. This trend is attributed to various factors, including increased health awareness and socioeconomic factors associated with higher education levels.

Question 17

As a group, college students tend to their peers' acceptance of drunken behavior as well as the number of their peers who engage in heavy alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that college students often overestimate both the acceptance of drunken behavior and the prevalence of heavy drinking among their peers. This misperception can contribute to social norms that encourage excessive alcohol consumption.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the so-called "party" schools?

Accepted Answer

The term "party school" often implies a culture where alcohol and partying are significant aspects of the student experience, leading to a higher rate of alcohol use among students at these institutions compared to those at colleges not labeled as such.

Question 19

Alcohol use causes substance-related academic problems for what percentage of college students?

Accepted Answer

25% of college students experience substance-related academic problems due to alcohol use.

Question 20

As a group, college students tend to the frequency and severity of peers' drinking behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that college students often overestimate the frequency and severity of their peers' drinking behaviors, which can lead to a misperception of what is considered normal or acceptable drinking behavior among their peer group.

Quiz 21: Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students