Based on the Recent Study That Investigated Whether a Child's

question 21

Multiple Choice

Based on the recent study that investigated whether a child's propensity for aggression was linked to biological factors present at birth, with which statement would researchers most likely agree?

• A) There is no such thing as a genetic predisposition.
• B) There are genetic predispositions, but they have no impact on human behavior.
• C) A baby with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism would not likely become a problem drinker if his or her social environment provided few opportunities to drink.
• D) There is a genetic predisposition for alcoholism that will cause those with that predisposition to become alcoholics, with little regard to their environment.

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Definitions:

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification of mental health disorders used by healthcare professionals.

Medicalization

The process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical issues, often involving the use of medication or medical treatment.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of mental disorders.