A patient is brought to the emergency department with a gunshot wound inflicted while attempting to steal beer from a convenience store. Which statement by the patient would reflect a sociocultural influence on the patient's behavior?

Question

1. "My dad was killed while driving drunk before I was even born.".
2. "I didn't take anything out of that store. The manager is just trying to pin something on me.".
3. "There was lots of beer in that store. I didn't see how taking one six-pack would hurt anything.".
4. "I can't have fun at a party without beer."

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Rationale 1: The nurse could surmise from this information that the patient has a biological predisposition toward alcohol abuse.
Rationale 2: Inner dishonesty is a common trait among substance abusers. This is related to the psychological theory of substance abuse.
Rationale 3: Self-centeredness is a common trait among substance abusers. This is related to the psychological theory of substance abuse.
Rationale 4: Some abusers use substances to help cope with stressful situations or to fit in with a crowd. This behavior is consistent with sociocultural theory.