Judd Has Been Drinking Heavily for a Number of Years

question 97

Multiple Choice

Judd has been drinking heavily for a number of years. When he is not drinking, he experiences profuse sweating and shakes. This indicates that Judd ________

• A) has an organic impairment.
• B) has withdrawal symptoms when he abstains from alcohol.
• C) cannot be diagnosed with substance dependence.
• D) has developed a tolerance for alcohol.

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, beginning around age 11, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and logically about hypothetical situations.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, decision-making, and memory processing, particularly known for its role in fear responses.

Adolescent Brain

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