Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Debate Over Whether

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the debate over whether alcoholism is a disease is least accurate?

• A)The question of whether alcoholism is a disease is a matter of definition.
• B)More research is needed to determine whether or not alcoholism is a disease.
• C)One can inherit a genetic vulnerability to alcoholism.
• D)Alcoholism disrupts a variety of vital functions.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Effect

The alteration of behavior by subjects of a study due to their awareness of being observed.

Situational Risk

The risk of harm or danger arising from specific circumstances or conditions of a particular situation.

Ethnographic Danger

Risks or ethical dilemmas researchers may face while conducting in-depth studies within communities or cultures.

Ambient Risk

A form of background risk that is present in the environment or surroundings, typically external to a system or organization.