What Is the Ability of a Gene to Cause Multiple

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Multiple Choice

What is the ability of a gene to cause multiple effects on a phenotype?

• A) pleiotropy
• B) codominance
• C) polygenic inheritance
• D) continuous variation

Identify the characteristics of late-onset alcoholism and its impact on older individuals.

Define and distinguish between various alcohol use patterns, including abstainers, social drinkers, and hazardous use.

Comprehend the challenges in screening and diagnosing substance use disorders (SUDs) in older adults.

Learn about specific screening and intervention tools for substance use disorders in older adults, such as BRITE.

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Definitions:

Groupthink Theory

A mental occurrence within a group where the pursuit of agreement or uniformity leads to illogical or ineffective choices.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, either more conservative or riskier.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would.

Group Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations within a group that dictate the behaviors, values, and attitudes of its members.