According to the Tension-Reduction Explanation for Alcoholism, ________

question 129

Multiple Choice

According to the tension-reduction explanation for alcoholism, ________

• A) alcoholics drink more because they are under greater stress.
• B) all those who experience stress-reduction following alcohol consumption are at an increased risk for alcoholism.
• C) alcoholics do not get "high" when they drink, they merely experience a decrease in negative mood states.
• D) alcohol's ability to alleviate tension should be enhanced in those with a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism.

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Definitions:

Plea Bargaining

A legal process in which the defendant and the prosecutor negotiate a mutually satisfactory outcome of the case, often resulting in the defendant pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

Prosecutor's Constitutional Duty

The responsibility of a prosecutor to uphold the constitution by ensuring justice and the legal rights of all parties in a court.

Voluntary Disclosure

A process where an individual or entity willingly provides information or data without being coerced or obliged by law.

Evidence

Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the judge or jury to decide the case in favor of one side or the other.