Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Biological Model of Addiction

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?

• A) People who have a high sensitivity to alcohol are less likely to drink to excess.
• B) If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, then more than one gene is involved.
• C) For alcoholics who begin drinking heavily in adulthood, heritable factors are strongly involved.
• D) Genes may affect how much a person needs to drink before feeling high.

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