In Spite of Protests to the Contrary, It Has Never

question 15

True/False

In spite of protests to the contrary, it has never been proven that growing up in a home where there is parental alcoholism is sufficient to cause psychosocial problems for a child.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Sympathetic Arousal

A component of the autonomic nervous system's response preparing the body for fight-or-flight reactions to perceived threats, characterized by increased heart rate, blood pressure, and energy mobilization.

Self-handicapping Strategy

Behavioral or psychological tactics employed by individuals to prevent self-blame by generating excuses or hindrances to performance in anticipation of potential failure.

Internal Causes

Factors originating within the organism or system that affect behavior, thoughts, or actions.