Paco is an impulsive COA. His mother is an alcoholic. His father drinks socially but not heavily. He heard of a community support group for teens and immediately started attending both sessions offered each week
What measure can be taken to prevent Paco from developing
risky behavior for alcohol abuse?
A. His father can closely monitor his behavior, because his
impulsivity is a sign of genetic sensitivity to a risky environment.
B. Because the precise nature of risk or specific family influences
remains unclear, there is nothing much more to do than let him
attend meetings.
C. He is already showing resiliency by joining the group, so he is
not at risk.
D. His father can demonstrate protective behaviors toward him in a
discreet manner so that he is not aware of what the father is
doing.
A
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