Explain the basis for the notion that drug abuse is heritable
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Twin studies suggest the importance of both heredity as well as environment.
Specifically, abuse of every drug type (except for psychedelics) was influenced by genetics. Genetics seem to be important for determining whether a person becomes addicted. Heritability estimates range from 0.4 to 0.6.
Psychology
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A field of study that investigates the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behaviour within organizations is known as
a. psychology. b. sociology. c. social psychology. d. anthropology. e. organizational behaviour.
Psychology
Discuss some of the early school-based attempts to prevent substance abuse and why they were abandoned
What will be an ideal response?
Psychology