The Development of _____ Can Explain Why a Person May

question 15

Multiple Choice

The development of _____ can explain why a person may not appear to be intoxicated despite having a high blood alcohol level.

• A) metabolic tolerance
• B) addiction
• C) sensitization
• D) cellular tolerance

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated and insensitive term once used to describe a significantly below-average general intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, now referred to as intellectual disability.

Borderline

Often used in the context of borderline personality disorder, referring to a condition characterized by difficulty in regulating emotions, unstable relationships, and self-image issues.

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

A psychological assessment tool designed to diagnose and plan treatment for a variety of psychological disorders, created by Theodore Millon.

Projective Personality

A psychological assessment technique in which subjects interpret ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.