Asked by Alyssa McBride on May 21, 2024
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Young men who are known to be at risk for becoming alcoholics (because their fathers were alcoholics) are more likely than other young men to
A) have trouble walking a straight line even when they are sober.
B) experience a great deal of relief from stress after drinking alcohol.
C) overestimate their own degree of intoxication after drinking a small to moderate amount of alcohol.
D) report hangovers and other illnesses after drinking moderate amounts of alcohol.
Stress Relief
Various methods or activities aimed at reducing the physical or emotional effects of stress on an individual.
Alcoholics
Individuals suffering from alcoholism, a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol.
- Recognize the role of genetic predispositions in the risk for alcoholism and how they interact with environmental factors.
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Guadalupe QuezadasMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Studies have shown that young men with a family history of alcoholism are more likely to experience stress relief after drinking alcohol, which can increase their risk of developing alcoholism themselves. Options A, C, and D are not necessarily more likely to occur in this specific group of individuals.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of genetic predispositions in the risk for alcoholism and how they interact with environmental factors.