Alcoholism Is a Complex Disorder That Appears to Be Influenced

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Essay

Alcoholism is a complex disorder that appears to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Twin studies indicate a strong genetic basis for alcoholism and these studies have led researchers to question whether there are multiple types of alcoholism. Describe the two types of alcoholism presented in your chapter.

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Definitions:

Leakage Current

The amount of current that flows through the dielectric separating the plates of a capacitor.

Dielectric Material

A non-conductive substance that is used to store electric charge, typically between the plates of a capacitor.

Series Connection

An electrical circuit arrangement where components are connected end-to-end in a single path for current to flow.

Total Capacitance

In parallel circuits, it's the sum of individual capacitances of all capacitors, and in series circuits, it's calculated through the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual capacitances.