Sue's biological parents did not drink. She was adopted at the age of three, and her adoptive parents both suffered from alcoholism. While in college, Sue developed a drinking problem. Her drinking problem may have been a result of ____ risk factors.

A. blood alcohol level
B. psychological
C. genetic
D. depressant


Answer: B

Psychology

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