Which of the Following Is a Finding of the Empirical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a finding of the empirical evidence on raising the legal drinking age to 21?

• A) Lowering the drinking age led to 6% to 17% less drinking among 18- to 20-year-olds.
• B) Those who start drinking earlier are less likely to drink later in life.
• C) Lower drinking ages are associated with a 17% increase in the rate of motor vehicle deaths for 18- to 20-year-olds.
• D) Lowering the drinking age has no adverse effects on those aged 18 to 20.

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Definitions:

Homeostatic

Relating to homeostasis, the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli that are designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis, occurring without conscious thought.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

Another term for the patellar reflex, indicating the spontaneous kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.

Inhibitory Interneurons

Neurons that decrease the likelihood of a target neuron firing, playing a key role in the modulation of neural circuits.