Asked by Francisco Almaguer on Jul 28, 2024

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A young man who is more likely than others to become an alcoholic tends to

A) feel drunk and act drunk after drinking little or no alcohol.
B) underestimate his degree of intoxication after drinking alcohol.
C) have more left hemisphere activity during drinking.
D) have more right hemisphere activity during drinking.

Degree of Intoxication

A measure of how much a substance, typically alcohol or drugs, has affected a person's mental and physical abilities.

  • Identify the influence of genetic factors on the susceptibility to alcoholism and their interaction with environmental determinants.
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Johnathon WilleyJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Studies have shown that individuals who are more likely to become alcoholics tend to underestimate their degree of intoxication after consuming alcohol. This may lead to them drinking more and increasing their risk for developing alcohol use disorder. Choices A, C, and D have not been found to be consistently associated with an increased risk for alcoholism.