Question 1

Studies pertaining to the psychological view of the cause of substance abuse have found that many addicts exhibit psychopathic or sociopathic behavior characteristics, forming what is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

The psychological view of substance abuse often identifies certain personality traits that predispose individuals to addiction, referred to as an "addiction-prone personality."

Question 2

The free-choice view of prostitution expresses women's:

Accepted Answer

The free-choice view of prostitution holds that women have the right to make their own choices about selling their bodies for sex work, and therefore asserts that they have equal agency and autonomy as men.

Question 3

According to the Monitoring the Future survey, in 2010 about ____ percent of high school seniors have used drugs.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, the Monitoring the Future survey reported that approximately 40% of high school seniors had used drugs.

Question 4

There are many different views on the causes of drug use. The subcultural view of substance abuse concentrates on ____ addiction.

Accepted Answer

The subcultural view of substance abuse focuses on the link between drug use and lower-class culture, where drug use is seen as a way to cope with poverty, lack of opportunity, and social isolation. This view suggests that drug addiction is heavily influenced by an individual's environment and social conditions.

Question 5

The term prostitution derives from the Latin prostituere , which means:

Accepted Answer

The Latin term "prostituere" is composed of "pro" (before) and "statuere" (to set, to place), which together mean "to cause to stand in front of." This reflects the practice of standing in front of others for the purpose of providing sexual services.

Question 6

These prostitutes are considered the least attractive, lowest paid, most vulnerable men and women in their profession.

Accepted Answer

Street walkers are often considered the least attractive, lowest paid, and most vulnerable in the prostitution hierarchy due to their exposure to street-level risks and lack of protection.

Question 7

B-girls spend time in bars, drinking and waiting to be picked up by customers. It is common to find B-girls in towns:

Accepted Answer

B-girls are commonly found in towns with military bases as they target soldiers who are away from their families and looking for companionship.

Question 8

Why do women become prostitutes?

Accepted Answer

Women may become prostitutes for a variety of reasons, including a history of drug abuse, experiences of abuse in childhood, and economic necessity. Each of these factors can contribute to the decision to engage in sex work.

Question 9

The problem with controlling pornography centers on the definition of:

Accepted Answer

The definition of obscenity is crucial in determining what can be legally considered pornography and therefore controlled. The Supreme Court has established a three-part test to determine whether something is obscene or not, which includes an assessment of whether the material appeals to prurient interests, whether it depicts sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and whether it lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

Question 10

The word obscenity is derived from the Latin caenum , for:

Accepted Answer

The word "obscenity" comes from the Latin caenum, which means "filth."

Question 11

Which of the following is not a known anti-drug law?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 12

What do we know about the link between pornography and violence?

Accepted Answer

It is not certain whether pornography leads to sexual violence or whether people predisposed to sexual violence are drawn to pornography.

Question 13

Commercial sexual transactions contain which condition?

Accepted Answer

Commercial sexual transactions primarily involve an economic transaction where services are exchanged for money or goods.

Question 14

Drug use has existed for centuries. Ancient writings indicate that _____ or the "plant of joy," was used 5,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

According to historical evidence, the opium poppy was used for medicinal and recreational purposes as early as 3,400 B.C. while the other options such as marijuana, coca leaves, and mushrooms are also known to have been used for hundreds or thousands of years, the specific time frame mentioned in the question points towards the opium poppy as the correct answer.

Question 15

While politically appealing, controlling sex for profit is difficult because:

Accepted Answer

The demand for sexually related material and services makes it challenging to control sex for profit, as there is a consistent market for these services.

Question 16

Which of the following is paying for nonmarital sex?

Accepted Answer

Prostitution involves the exchange of sexual services for money or goods, which is paying for nonmarital sex.

Question 17

According to the social-learning view of drug abuse, parental drug abuse begins to have a damaging effect on children as young as ___ years old.

Accepted Answer

According to the social-learning view of drug abuse, parental drug abuse can begin to have a damaging effect on children as young as two years old. This perspective emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in learning behaviors, including the use of drugs.

Question 18

Legally defining obscenity is complicated. To clarify how the concept of community standards were to be determined, the Supreme Court articulated the reasonableness doctrine in the case of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Legally defining obscenity is complicated. To clarify...

Question 19

The sexual-equality view of prostitution considers the prostitute a victim of:

Accepted Answer

The sexual-equality view of prostitution holds that prostitutes are victims of male dominance, as they are often forced into the profession due to economic circumstances or coercion by male clients, pimps, or traffickers. Double standards, the legal system, and social circumstances may also contribute to the exploitation of prostitutes, but the main focus of the sexual-equality view is on patriarchy and the power imbalance between men and women in this industry.

Question 20

The aristocrats of prostitution are call girls. Upon their retirement, what is it that call girls can sell for thousands of dollars?

Accepted Answer

Call girls can sell their date book for thousands of dollars because it contains valuable information about their clients, which can be of interest to various parties.

Quiz 14: Public Order Crime Sex and Substance Abuse