Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Abuse of and Dependence

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why abuse of and dependence on alcohol decline as people age?

• A) With age, the liver metabolizes alcohol at a faster rate.
• B) The increasing percentage of body water decreases the absorption of alcohol.
• C) Older people are financially more secure than younger ones.
• D) People who have used alcohol excessively may die before they reach old age.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A social theory valuing the independence and self-reliance of the individual often over the group or collective society.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias that explains the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing other people's behaviors to their internal characteristics.

Situational Pressures

The external forces or social situations that influence an individual's behavior, decision-making process, or feelings, often leading to changed or adapted behavior to fit the circumstance.

Observers

Individuals who watch or take notice of events or behaviors, often for the purpose of recording information or making judgments.