Derrick was very excited about college as a freshman. his biggest concern was fitting in. during his first semester, he was introduced to the social game of "beer pong" and found that being a member of the dorm team his gain acceptance. now derrick enjoys "beer pong" every weekend. so far, there have been no negative consequences. how would you classify this behavior or the basis of what you know?

The correct answer is: Substance use.

Explanation:

Substance use can be described as the individual's use of certain substances that have certain physiological and psychological effects.

These substances are commonly known as drugs and they come in a variety of types. Human beings all over the world use drugs both medically and recreationally.

Certain drugs are legal and others are illegal, and its use can be problematic or non-problematic.

Substance use becomes problematic when the normal functioning of the individual gets impaired and leads to adverse consequences to his well being, both physically and mentally.

In this particular case, Derrick's use of alcohol is yet to be problematic because so far there have been no negative consequences to his substance use.

In conclusion, Derrick's behavior can be classified as a non-problematic substance use.

vertical merger is the term used for the joining of two or more firms involved in different stages of producing the same good or services.

explanation:

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.