A Key Factor in Predicting Problem Alcohol Use in Adolescents

question 349

True/False

A key factor in predicting problem alcohol use in adolescents is the degree to which their friends hold positive attitudes toward alcohol use.

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Definitions:

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, serving as a protective mechanism to trigger escape or avoidance behaviors.

False Memory Syndrome

A condition in which a person's identity and relationships are affected by strongly believed but entirely fabricated memories of traumatic events.

Nondeclarative Memories

A type of long-term memory that doesn't require conscious thought to recall, such as skills and experiences, also known as procedural memory.

Prefrontal Lobes

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in higher cognitive functions such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.