Which of the Following Is Most True About E

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most true about E.M. Jellinek?

• A) He argued that alcoholism is a disease in a manner similar to hypertension, heart disease or infectious diseases.
• B) He agreed with many of his critics that alcoholism reflected moral failings on the part of the patient in certain ways, but at its core it was a disease.
• C) He argued that the disease model of alcoholism allowed the person to focus on recovery without having to defend themselves from criticism that they lacked moral fiber.
• D) He argued that the substance use disorders presented many patterns of symptoms that progressed through predictable stages, and might possibly end in the individual's death.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus, achieved through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous, innate response to any stimulus, happening without previously acquired knowledge or conditioning.

Taste Aversions

A learned response to eating spoiled or toxic food, where the mere sight or smell of the food can cause nausea or aversion.