Some States Have Divested the Court of Jurisdiction Over Users

question 51

True/False

Some states have divested the court of jurisdiction over users of alcohol and other drugs, resulting in complaints from parents who believe court mandates are necessary to straighten out their children.

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Definitions:

Genes

Genes are the basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, which code for the synthesis of proteins and determine inherited characteristics.

Nature and Nurture

The debate and study of the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development and behavior.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences between individuals in that population.

Genetically Influenced Traits

Characteristics and attributes that are affected by the genetic makeup of an individual, including physical attributes and susceptibility to certain diseases.