Until Neil Started College, He Had Never Had an Alcoholic

question 77

Multiple Choice

Until Neil started college, he had never had an alcoholic drink. But after joining a fraternity and attending all of its social activities, he noticed that he gradually became able to drink two six-packs before getting buzzed. He usually feels "under the weather" the next day and unable to study or prepare for his classes, but he finds it very difficult to cut back his consumption. In fact, he eagerly looks forward to the weekend parties, despite the fact that he had several failing grades on his midterm report. What do you know about Neil?

• A) He has a substance dependence problem.
• B) He has a substance abuse problem.
• C) He does not demonstrate withdrawal effects.
• D) He has a low tolerance for beer.

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Definitions:

Mixed Temperament

A psychological concept indicating a combination of different temperament types in one individual, affecting their behavior and reactions.

Temperament

Refers to the innate aspects of an individual's personality, including their mood, emotional reactivity, and habit of behavior.

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The blend of traits and attributes that create a person's unique personality.

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