Question 1

All of the following are factors that lie behind college binge drinking,EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) social pressure to get drunk and fit in. 
B) the stress from having to work hard for good grades. 
C) the presence of music and TV shows that support binge drinking. 
D) the adoption of a party-centered lifestyle. 
A) social pressure to get drunk and fit in. 
B) the stress from having to work hard for good grades. 
C) the presence of music and TV shows that support binge drinking. 
D) the adoption of a party-centered lifestyle.

Question 2

One important consequence of drinking is __________,such as public drunkenness,disorderly conduct,and vagrancy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One important consequence of drinking is __________,such...

Question 3

Jane is an alcoholic.Her experiences are different from those of male alcoholics because she

Accepted Answer

A) receives less serious treatment by doctors and therapists. 
B) drinks more on the job. 
C) comes from a family with little history of alcoholism. 
D) became an alcoholic before her husband developed a drinking problem. 
A) receives less serious treatment by doctors and therapists. 
B) drinks more on the job. 
C) comes from a family with little history of alcoholism. 
D) became an alcoholic before her husband developed a drinking problem.

Question 4

Though Italian Americans start drinking at a very young age,they have one of the lowest rates of alcohol problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In coping with culturally induced stress,Italians and Jews are likely to turn to eating and Muslims to strong coffee or hashish instead of drinking.This is because they

Accepted Answer

A) lack experience with using alcohol to deal with stress. 
B) have been provided with culturally approved alternatives to the use of alcohol. 
C) have no genetic predispositions toward drinking in their culture. 
D) follow religions that prohibit all forms of drinking. 
A) lack experience with using alcohol to deal with stress. 
B) have been provided with culturally approved alternatives to the use of alcohol. 
C) have no genetic predispositions toward drinking in their culture. 
D) follow religions that prohibit all forms of drinking.

Question 6

The same amount of alcohol has the same intoxicating effect on people of different sizes and weights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sociologists argue that,while culture can shape drinking patterns,alcoholism is due to personal problems and deficits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about drinking and gender is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Drinking is characteristically a male activity. 
B) Drinking and drunkenness are more socially acceptable for males than for females. 
C) More college women today are experiencing drinking problems. 
D) Although men drink more than women,they are far less likely to get into trouble with drinking. 
A) Drinking is characteristically a male activity. 
B) Drinking and drunkenness are more socially acceptable for males than for females. 
C) More college women today are experiencing drinking problems. 
D) Although men drink more than women,they are far less likely to get into trouble with drinking.

Question 9

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is AA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Drinkers are more likely to be males,young,and liberal Protestants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Alcohol reduces a drinker's sensorimotor skill but not moral competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the sociologist Robert Bales,several factors work together to produce high rates of alcoholism.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A) psychological vulnerability to alcoholism 
B) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of relieving inner tensions 
C) providing suitable substitute means other than drinking for resolving inner tensions 
D) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of celebrating happy occasions 
A) psychological vulnerability to alcoholism 
B) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of relieving inner tensions 
C) providing suitable substitute means other than drinking for resolving inner tensions 
D) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of celebrating happy occasions

Question 13

Irish culture

Accepted Answer

A) accepts heavy drinking as normal. 
B) denounces heavy drinking,but cannot do much about heavy drinking. 
C) is no longer an important influence on the behavior of Irish people. 
D) is not as important as the Church in controlling drinking behavior. 
A) accepts heavy drinking as normal. 
B) denounces heavy drinking,but cannot do much about heavy drinking. 
C) is no longer an important influence on the behavior of Irish people. 
D) is not as important as the Church in controlling drinking behavior.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT a myth about alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Most alcoholics are homeless,"skid-row bums." 
B) Mixing different kinds of alcoholic drinks can make a person drunk faster. 
C) Drinking only beer is unlikely to make one an alcoholic. 
D) A drinker may find it more difficult to perform sexually after several drinks. 
A) Most alcoholics are homeless,"skid-row bums." 
B) Mixing different kinds of alcoholic drinks can make a person drunk faster. 
C) Drinking only beer is unlikely to make one an alcoholic. 
D) A drinker may find it more difficult to perform sexually after several drinks.

Question 15

The popular belief that drinking causes immoral behavior

Accepted Answer

A) leads many people away from drinking. 
B) affects old people only. 
C) tends to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) causes people to drink wine only. 
A) leads many people away from drinking. 
B) affects old people only. 
C) tends to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) causes people to drink wine only.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Chinese drinking culture?

Accepted Answer

A) drinking during family ceremonies 
B) drinking during religious celebrations 
C) looking at drunkenness with contempt 
D) considering drunkenness as funny or comical 
A) drinking during family ceremonies 
B) drinking during religious celebrations 
C) looking at drunkenness with contempt 
D) considering drunkenness as funny or comical

Question 17

Although they consume more alcohol than women,men are NOT more likely to become alcoholic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following American ethnic groups has the highest rate of alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) Latinos 
B) Irish Americans 
C) African Americans 
D) Italians 
A) Latinos 
B) Irish Americans 
C) African Americans 
D) Italians

Question 19

In countries where the prevalence of drinking is high,the gender difference in drinking is relatively small.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about drinking in America is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Overall,Americans drink more today than before. 
B) Alcohol is the most widely used of all psychoactive drugs. 
C) The abuse of alcohol is the most widespread of all drug abuses. 
D) The overwhelming majority of Americans do not have problems with drinking. 
A) Overall,Americans drink more today than before. 
B) Alcohol is the most widely used of all psychoactive drugs. 
C) The abuse of alcohol is the most widespread of all drug abuses. 
D) The overwhelming majority of Americans do not have problems with drinking.

All of the following are factors that lie behind college binge drinking,EXCEPT for

One important consequence of drinking is __________,such as public drunkenness,disorderly conduct,and vagrancy.

Jane is an alcoholic.Her experiences are different from those of male alcoholics because she

Though Italian Americans start drinking at a very young age,they have one of the lowest rates of alcohol problems.

In coping with culturally induced stress,Italians and Jews are likely to turn to eating and Muslims to strong coffee or hashish instead of drinking.This is because they

The same amount of alcohol has the same intoxicating effect on people of different sizes and weights.

Sociologists argue that,while culture can shape drinking patterns,alcoholism is due to personal problems and deficits.

Which of the following statements about drinking and gender is NOT true?

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is AA.

Drinkers are more likely to be males,young,and liberal Protestants.

Alcohol reduces a drinker's sensorimotor skill but not moral competence.

According to the sociologist Robert Bales,several factors work together to produce high rates of alcoholism.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Irish culture

Which of the following statements is NOT a myth about alcohol abuse?

The popular belief that drinking causes immoral behavior

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Chinese drinking culture?

Although they consume more alcohol than women,men are NOT more likely to become alcoholic.

Which of the following American ethnic groups has the highest rate of alcoholism?

In countries where the prevalence of drinking is high,the gender difference in drinking is relatively small.

Which of the following statements about drinking in America is FALSE?

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

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Exam 13: Drinking and Alcoholism

All of the following are factors that lie behind college binge drinking,EXCEPT for

One important consequence of drinking is __________,such as public drunkenness,disorderly conduct,and vagrancy.

Jane is an alcoholic.Her experiences are different from those of male alcoholics because she

Though Italian Americans start drinking at a very young age,they have one of the lowest rates of alcohol problems.

In coping with culturally induced stress,Italians and Jews are likely to turn to eating and Muslims to strong coffee or hashish instead of drinking.This is because they

The same amount of alcohol has the same intoxicating effect on people of different sizes and weights.

Sociologists argue that,while culture can shape drinking patterns,alcoholism is due to personal problems and deficits.

Which of the following statements about drinking and gender is NOT true?

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is AA.

Drinkers are more likely to be males,young,and liberal Protestants.

Alcohol reduces a drinker's sensorimotor skill but not moral competence.

According to the sociologist Robert Bales,several factors work together to produce high rates of alcoholism.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Irish culture

Which of the following statements is NOT a myth about alcohol abuse?

The popular belief that drinking causes immoral behavior

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Chinese drinking culture?

Although they consume more alcohol than women,men are NOT more likely to become alcoholic.

Which of the following American ethnic groups has the highest rate of alcoholism?

In countries where the prevalence of drinking is high,the gender difference in drinking is relatively small.

Which of the following statements about drinking in America is FALSE?

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters