Studies of the Genetics of Alcoholism

question 37

Multiple Choice

Studies of the genetics of alcoholism

• A) have identified the gene that causes alcoholism.
• B) have not provided support for the notion that a susceptibility to alcoholism can be inherited.
• C) are not able to determine if the tendency of alcoholism to "run in families" is a result of environmental or biological factors.
• D) suggest that an inherited altered sensitivity to alcohol might create a vulnerability to alcohol abuse.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

The examination of individuals' cognitive, influencing, and interpersonal relationships within societal environments through a scientific lens.

Thoughts

Mental processes involving reasoning, reflection, or contemplation, often influencing behaviors and emotions.

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Emotional responses or states that arise in reaction to one's circumstances, perceptions, or interactions.

Anthropology

The study of human culture—the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group of people