The biological and learning models of addiction differ in their explanations of drug abuse and in their proposed solutions. According to the learning model ________

a. addiction to alcohol is genetic and alcoholics must learn to abstain.
b. people who are addicted will always remain addicted.
c. addiction is a way of coping and people can learn to make better choices.
d. after abuse of alcohol has stopped, addicts continue to need group support.


Answer: c

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