Females with a History of Physical Abuse Are at ________

question 167

Multiple Choice

Females with a history of physical abuse are at ________ risk for substance addiction. Those with a history of eating disorders are at risk for ________ substance addiction.

• A)increased; decreased
• B)decreased; increased
• C)increased; increased
• D)decreased; decreased

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a role in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Steroid Hormones

A class of hormones synthesized from cholesterol, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and sexual characteristics.

Incentive Sensitization

A theory that explains how and why addiction develops, suggesting repeated exposure to an addictive substance can make the brain more sensitive to its rewarding effects.

Addiction

A compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences, often related to substance use or certain behaviors.