Midterm Exam Study Guide - SYP 4550 Fall 2025

Define the term: DRUGS.

• A drug is any substance that, when taken into the body, alters its function physically or psychologically.

• A drug is a type of food that provides energy to the body.

• A drug is a device used to measure temperature.

• A drug is a form of exercise that strengthens muscles.

Define the term: ILLICIT DRUGS.

• Illicit drugs are substances that are illegal to possess, use, or distribute.

• Illicit drugs are substances prescribed by doctors for medical use only.

• Illicit drugs are vitamins and minerals essential for health.

• Illicit drugs are over-the-counter medications for common illnesses.

Define the term: LICIT DRUGS.

• Licit drugs are substances that are legal to possess, use, or distribute, such as prescription medications and alcohol.

• Licit drugs are illegal substances that are banned in all countries.

• Licit drugs are only found in natural plants and are never synthesized.

• Licit drugs refer to any substance that causes hallucinations.

Define the term: OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS.

• Over the counter drugs are medications that can be purchased without a prescription.

• Over the counter drugs are medications that require a doctor's prescription to purchase.

• Over the counter drugs are only available in hospitals.

• Over the counter drugs are illegal substances.

What is duality at the core of sociology?

• Duality at the core of sociology refers to the idea that social phenomena often have two opposing aspects that interact and shape society.

• Duality at the core of sociology refers to the study of only individual behavior in society.

• Duality at the core of sociology means that society is always in a state of conflict without any cooperation.

• Duality at the core of sociology is the belief that social phenomena are always static and unchanging.

What is socialization in sociology?

• Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society.

• Socialization is the process of economic exchange between countries.

• Socialization is the study of physical changes in the environment.

• Socialization is the process of technological advancement in a society.

What is sociological imagination?

• Sociological imagination is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences.

• Sociological imagination is the tendency to focus only on personal achievements.

• Sociological imagination is the process of memorizing historical events.

• Sociological imagination is the belief that society does not influence individuals.

What is culture in the context of drugs and society?

• Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices that influence drug use and attitudes toward drugs in a society.

• Culture is the legal system that regulates drug production and distribution.

• Culture is the scientific study of the chemical properties of drugs.

• Culture refers to the economic impact of drug trade on a society.

Name the four principal factors influencing drug use.

• The four principal factors influencing drug use are: biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors.

• The four principal factors influencing drug use are: economic, environmental, genetic, and political factors.

• The four principal factors influencing drug use are: physical, emotional, technological, and historical factors.

• The four principal factors influencing drug use are: medical, legal, educational, and religious factors.

List six types of commonly abused drugs.

• Six types of commonly abused drugs include: alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs.

• Six types of commonly abused drugs include: caffeine, aspirin, antibiotics, vitamins, minerals, and water.

• Six types of commonly abused drugs include: sugar, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, and milk.

• Six types of commonly abused drugs include: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, penicillin, insulin, antacids, and laxatives.