Various Inappropriate Family Factors Provide Some Correlational Insight into Causes

question 123

Multiple Choice

Various inappropriate family factors provide some correlational insight into causes of substance-related disorders. One problem with this type of evidence, though, is that family factors are confounded by

• A) comorbid anxiety.
• B) genetic predisposition.
• C) peer group pressure.
• D) remarriage and half siblings.

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Definitions:

Differential Theory

suggests individual differences in behavior, traits, and intelligence result from genetic variation or environmental factors.

Psychotherapeutics

The treatment of mental or emotional disorders through psychological methods rather than medical interventions.

Perception

The process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory input to form a meaningful picture of the world.

Sense of Smell

The ability to detect odors through a specialized organ, typically the nose, which is a significant part of human and animal sensory systems.