Which Kind of Person (If Any) Is Most Likely to Become

question 247

Multiple Choice

Which kind of person (if any) is most likely to become an alcoholic?

• A) one who grew up in a social environment that strongly condemned alcoholism
• B) one who grew up in a family that always drank a little wine with dinner
• C) one who is biologically related to alcoholics, even if he or she was reared by nonalcoholics
• D) All people have an equal likelihood of becoming alcoholics.

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Definitions:

Racial-Ethnic Group

A group of people who share common inherited characteristics including physical appearance, ancestry, cultural history, and often linguistic traits.

Social Class

A classification within society determined by socio-economic standing.

Cultures

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that shape their way of life and social interactions.

Conflict Perspective

A sociological viewpoint that emphasizes the social, political, or material inequalities of social groups, arguing that these disparities lead to conflicts which drive societal changes.