One Factor That Has Been Identified as Predictive of the Probability

question 24

Multiple Choice

One factor that has been identified as predictive of the probability of an individual's ability to achieve long-term abstinence is

• A)his or her coping skills at the time of the individual's first lapse.
• B)his or her past legal history, as measured by both misdemeanor and felony offenses.
• C)whether he or she is facing current legal charges for a violent crime.
• D)the amount of money spent in pursuit of alcohol or drugs prior to the individual's admission to a rehabilitation facility.

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Definitions:

Magnitude

The size, extent, or importance of something, often used in a quantitative context to measure variables.

Terrified

A state of intense fear that can be the result of real or perceived threats, causing significant distress.

Predisposition

An inborn or acquired vulnerability for developing certain symptoms or disorders.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing a significant role in the body's response to stress.