Tom is a 28-year-old man born to Japanese immigrants. His parents immigrated to the United States after World War II and are proud to be American. However, they have held on to many traditional customs and beliefs (such as the value that the family is all-important, and to act in ways that brings shame on the family disgraces the entire family). Recently, Tom attended a party with friendsthe party was hosted by friends of friends, and he did not know the people well. While at the party, Tom admits to smoking marijuana. Later that night, he was arrested for acting strangely in a local supermarket. Tom was approached by the police when the manager saw him wandering up and down the aisles aimlessly taking items off of the shelves. Tom was arrested for public intoxication and spent the night in jail. The judge sent him to you for an evaluation. When questioned, Tom admits to trying marijuana in the past, but never with these results. He also admits to occasional use of other drugs (such as alcohol and cocaine). He reports that he is not particularly fond of the drugs he uses; he only partakes to fit in with his friends who seem to enjoy getting high. Tom is very embarrassed by his arrest and the shame it has brought on his family and seems eager to comply with your recommendations.

Critical Thinking Questions How would you apply the moral theory to Tom's case?

How would you apply both the behavioral theory and sociocultural theory to Tom's case?