The tension-reduction model of alcoholism
A) proposes that alcoholism is an incurable disease.
B) provides an explanation for the role that personality traits play in the development of alcohol abuse.
C) does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while
others are not.
D) suggests that alcoholism is environmentally determined.
C
You might also like to view...
In 1952, British psychologist Hans Eysenck published the first systematic attempt to empirically determine the
a. prevalence of suicide among teenagers. b. effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy. c. effectiveness of psychotherapy, particularly psychoanalysis. d. effects of long-term institutionalization.
Positive psychology is ____
a. the philosophical and scientific study of positive human functioning and the strengths and assets of individuals, families, and communities b. the perspective that those with mental illness can recover and live satisfying, hopeful, and contributing lives, even with the limitations caused by their illness c. a philosophical movement that emphasizes human welfare and the worth and uniqueness of the individual d. a shift to more humane treatment of people who are mentally disturbed by using psychotropic medications
Which of the following words is a child likely to understand first?
a. when c. why b. who d. how
The lowest correlation in intelligence test scores is likely to occur between
a. a brother and sister raised together. b. a biological parent and child living together. c. a biological parent and child living apart. d. two sisters raised apart. e. identical twins raised apart.