Parental influence on children’s drinking varies by ethnicity. Which of the following was found to be a protective factor against alcohol abuse for African Americans?
a. parental disapproval of drinking
b. parental influence on choice of friends
c. father’s influence on drinking
d. both a & b
Ans: B
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A. Epidermal and adipose cells B. Glial cells and neurons C. Bipolar and amacrine cells D. Ganglion and axonal cells
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A. telegraphic speech B. babbling C. cooing D. gesturing
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a) People do not want to overcome their fears. b) Such behavior reduces the amount of fear a person experiences. c) Friends and family members generally encourage it. d) People fail to use safety behaviors.