Researchers Have Found That Children of Parents with Alcoholism Learn

question 17

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that children of parents with alcoholism learn to predict the parents' behavioral tendencies. For example, when a child interacts with a parent and detects the smell of alcohol, the child knows that the parent will not prepare a meal; when the child detects no alcohol, the child knows that the parent will prepare a meal and perform other parental functions. Alcohol is therefore a _______ in a _______ discrimination.

• A) target; feature-positive
• B) feature; feature-negative
• C) target; feature-negative
• D) feature; feature-positive

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood.

Disturbed Sleep Pattern

A disruption in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep, often leading to impairment in functioning.

Nicotine Withdrawal

Physical and psychological symptoms experienced by individuals when they stop using nicotine after a period of continual use.

Caffeine Intake

The consumption of caffeine, a stimulant, which is found in various foods and beverages, including coffee and tea.