Some Have Proposed That Alcoholism Is Not a Specific Trait

question 9

Essay

Some have proposed that alcoholism is not a specific trait but only one manifestation of a trait called "addictive personality" that would include other drug addictions and habits. What have you learned about alcoholism that would make this proposal seem reasonable? How could research on alcoholism be changed to test this hypothesis?

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Definitions:

Recognized

Recognized refers to the formal acknowledgment in financial reporting that an item is included in the financial statements of a business.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Financial instruments that are purchased with the intent to sell before they reach maturity and are classified as neither held for trading nor held to maturity.

Accrued Interest

The interest that has accumulated on a bond, loan, or other financial instrument since the last interest payment was made.

Bonds

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