Certain Patient Characteristics Have Been Found to Predict Success with Non-Abstinence

question 56

Multiple Choice

Certain patient characteristics have been found to predict success with non-abstinence treatment programs for alcohol. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

• A) younger age.
• B) older age.
• C) employment.
• D) being female.
• E) having a stronger belief in one's ability to moderate drinking.

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Definitions:

Loci

Specific positions or locations on a chromosome where a gene or genetic marker is found.

Tay-Sachs Disease

Autosomal recessive genetic disorder that results in a deficiency in the enzyme hexosaminidase A; causes an accumulation of glycolipids in the lysosomes, resulting in a progressive loss of psychomotor functions.

Recessive Genetic Disease

A disease caused by receiving two copies of a recessive gene, one from each parent, leading to various genetic conditions.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, including all of its genes, as distinguished from its physical appearance or phenotype.