Which of the Following Is a Conclusion of Alcohol Abuse

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a conclusion of alcohol abuse offered by social learning theories?

• A) Maladaptive patterns of alcohol use may be passed down through a family through modeling.
• B) Higher reward sensitivity is correlated with earlier onset of alcohol consumption in young adults.
• C) Genetics play a substantial role in determining who is at risk for substance-use disorders.
• D) People's expectations of alcohol's effects and their beliefs about the appropriateness of using it to cope with stress play a major role in alcohol abuse.

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Definitions:

Biochemical Changes

Alterations in the chemical processes and substances within living organisms.

Radioactive Element

An element that spontaneously emits radiation as it decays, transforming into another element.

ERPs

Event-Related Potentials; brain responses that are the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event, measured by electroencephalography (EEG).

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes that occur within the nervous system, enabling it to perform functions like sensing, moving, and thinking.