Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Alcoholism

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about alcoholism?

• A) There is absence of any genetic influence on alcoholism.
• B) Family studies reveal a low frequency of alcoholism in the first-degree relatives of alcoholics.
• C) One in nine who drink is most likely to become alcoholic.
• D) Research indicates that about two-thirds of alcoholics recover regardless of them ever being in a treatment program.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened or increased by consequences that follow.

Behaviorism

A psychological approach that emphasizes observable and measurable aspects of human behavior, often focusing on the learning processes.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist and behaviorist, best known for his work on operant conditioning and behavior analysis.

Development Occurs

A phrase that signifies the process of growth, change, or progress in any aspect of biological, psychological, or physical entities.