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Which of the following was NOT cited in the text as evidence that heredity influences alcohol use?
A) Children whose parents abuse alcohol have a lower tolerance for multiple alcoholic drinks taken over a short period of time.
B) Boys who are impulsive and fearless at age 6 are more likely to drink as teenagers.
C) Laboratory mice have been selectively bred to prefer alcohol to water.
D) Adopted children are more susceptible if one or both of their biological parents have a history of alcohol dependence.
Heredity
The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Alcohol Use
The consumption of beverages containing ethanol, varying from occasional drinking to chronic abuse, with potential impact on health and behavior.
Tolerance
The capacity to endure continued exposure to a substance (like a drug) without adverse reactions, or a broader acceptance and openness towards the practices and views of others without sharing them.
- Recognize the influence of genetic factors on behavior and personality traits.
- Identify the distinctions between influences of genetics and environment on health and vulnerability to illnesses.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the influence of genetic factors on behavior and personality traits.
- Identify the distinctions between influences of genetics and environment on health and vulnerability to illnesses.
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