In Terms of the Genetic Influences in the Development of Alcohol

question 92

Multiple Choice

In terms of the genetic influences in the development of alcohol use disorders, it has been shown that

• A) most offspring of people with alcohol use disorders develop these disorders as well.
• B) the enzyme necessary for breaking down alcohol is not present in those with alcohol use disorders.
• C) the brains of people with alcohol use disorders contain a gene that influences the sensitivity of dopamine receptors to alcohol.
• D) Individuals who are prone to alcohol use disorders have a specific abnormality on chromosome 10.
• E) the concordance rate for monozygotic twins is generally higher than it is for dizygotic twins.

Grasp the concept of selective attrition and its implications on research.

Understand the procedure and utility of sequential research design.

Understand Piaget's theory of cognitive development stages.

Identify the concepts of assimilation, accommodation, and equilibration in Piaget's theory.