Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Adult Pattern

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common adult pattern of excessive drinking associated with alcohol dependence?

• A) long periods of sobriety interspersed with binges
• B) regular daily intake of large amounts of alcohol
• C) regular light drinking limited to weekends
• D) heavy drinking limited to periods of stress

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Definitions:

Instincts

Innate, biologically determined behavioral responses characteristic of a species, often triggered by specific external stimuli.

Sense of Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between individuals, often starting from infancy, that affects their relationships throughout life.

Life Instincts

In psychoanalytic theory, the innate drives that contribute to survival, growth, and creativity, as opposed to death instincts which relate to aggression and self-destructive behaviors.

Organismic Valuing Processes

Internal evaluative processes through which individuals judge experiences in terms of their value for fostering or hindering their own growth and development.