Norman Is Having a Disagreement with Tim About the Value

question 111

Multiple Choice

Norman is having a disagreement with Tim about the value of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tim says that people who stick with AA over time tend to remain sober, but Norman replies,

• A) "No, there is no evidence to show that."
• B) "Yes, but that could be due to the personality traits of the people who continue with AA."
• C) "No, the studies show that the longer you stay in AA, the worse off you are."
• D) "Yes, but most of the people who attend AA do not have serious drinking problems."

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