Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Gender Differences

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning gender differences in alcohol dependence? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

• A) Men and women are equally likely to become alcohol dependent
• B) Women are five times more likely than men to become alcohol dependent
• C) Men are five times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent
• D) Men are ten times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Activity

The process in the nervous system that reduces or suppresses the strength of signals transmitted between neurons, affecting neural and behavioral responses.

Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD)

A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by observing changes in blood flow.

Neocortex

The outer layer of the cortex of the brain, regarded as uniquely human.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.