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Higher prices of alcohol lead to increased consumption among heavy drinkers.
Higher prices of alcohol lead to increased consumption among heavy drinkers.
False (B)
Licensing laws always have a significant effect on drinking behaviors across all countries.
Licensing laws always have a significant effect on drinking behaviors across all countries.
False (B)
Economic controls are predicted to cause a more substantial decline in alcohol consumption for individuals on low incomes.
Economic controls are predicted to cause a more substantial decline in alcohol consumption for individuals on low incomes.
True (A)
Informal controls, such as customs and moral beliefs, are less effective at regulating alcohol consumption compared to formal controls.
Informal controls, such as customs and moral beliefs, are less effective at regulating alcohol consumption compared to formal controls.
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The Jewish community generally experiences a high prevalence of alcohol-related problems.
The Jewish community generally experiences a high prevalence of alcohol-related problems.
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The estimated heritability of alcohol dependence is approximately 70%.
The estimated heritability of alcohol dependence is approximately 70%.
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Type 2 alcoholism is more common in males and tends to manifest earlier in life.
Type 2 alcoholism is more common in males and tends to manifest earlier in life.
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Children with alcohol-dependent parents are guaranteed to develop similar consumption patterns as their parents.
Children with alcohol-dependent parents are guaranteed to develop similar consumption patterns as their parents.
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Sons of alcohol-dependent fathers may have diminished cognitive performance and poorer executive function.
Sons of alcohol-dependent fathers may have diminished cognitive performance and poorer executive function.
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The concordance rate for alcohol dependence is higher in dizygotic twins than in monozygotic twins.
The concordance rate for alcohol dependence is higher in dizygotic twins than in monozygotic twins.
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Type 1 alcoholism is strongly linked to genetic predisposition.
Type 1 alcoholism is strongly linked to genetic predisposition.
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Children may be encouraged to drink more than girls in families with alcohol consumption.
Children may be encouraged to drink more than girls in families with alcohol consumption.
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The underlying mechanisms of decreased sensitivity to alcohol in sons of alcohol-dependent fathers are well understood.
The underlying mechanisms of decreased sensitivity to alcohol in sons of alcohol-dependent fathers are well understood.
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Alcohol-dependent parents' use disorders significantly increase the risk of their children consuming alcohol.
Alcohol-dependent parents' use disorders significantly increase the risk of their children consuming alcohol.
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Chronic anxiety, a sense of inferiority, and self-indulgent tendencies are commonly linked to alcohol misuse.
Chronic anxiety, a sense of inferiority, and self-indulgent tendencies are commonly linked to alcohol misuse.
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The heritability of alcohol dependence is estimated to be approximately 75%.
The heritability of alcohol dependence is estimated to be approximately 75%.
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Most alcohol-dependent individuals exhibit traits of antisocial personality disorder.
Most alcohol-dependent individuals exhibit traits of antisocial personality disorder.
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Dopamine release in the mesolimbic pathways plays no role in mediating incentive learning related to alcohol consumption.
Dopamine release in the mesolimbic pathways plays no role in mediating incentive learning related to alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol misuse is linked to psychiatric disorders, but it can also be an aetiological factor in developing these conditions.
Alcohol misuse is linked to psychiatric disorders, but it can also be an aetiological factor in developing these conditions.
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An increase in average alcohol consumption within a population does not affect the number of excessive drinkers.
An increase in average alcohol consumption within a population does not affect the number of excessive drinkers.
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Environmental factors have little to no influence on alcohol dependence despite genetic factors being significant.
Environmental factors have little to no influence on alcohol dependence despite genetic factors being significant.
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Sully Ledermann's work on alcohol consumption has been widely accepted, despite some mathematical criticisms.
Sully Ledermann's work on alcohol consumption has been widely accepted, despite some mathematical criticisms.
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Formal and informal factors solely determine the average level of drinking in a nation.
Formal and informal factors solely determine the average level of drinking in a nation.
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Study Notes
Economic Control of Alcohol
- Ample evidence from the UK and other countries shows that the real price of alcohol (i.e., price relative to average income) profoundly influences a nation's drinking habits.
- Heavy drinkers and moderate drinkers reduce consumption when alcohol tax increases.
- Modelling the effect of a statutory minimum price for alcohol in England showed a modest reduction in harmful drinking. However, the greatest reduction was seen in lower-income groups.
- Formal controls, like licensing laws, don't consistently influence drinking behaviours.
Informal Controls
- Informal controls are customs and moral beliefs in a society.
- These controls determine who should drink, in what circumstances, and to what extent.
- Some communities effectively protect their members from alcohol misuse, despite the general availability of alcohol and common alcohol-related problems.
- For example, Jewish communities have relatively lower rates of alcohol problems, even in countries where there are high rates in the rest of the population.
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Description
This quiz explores the impact of economic policies and informal societal customs on alcohol consumption. It discusses the effects of taxation, minimum pricing, and community beliefs on drinking habits and alcohol misuse. Test your understanding of these important factors influencing national drinking behaviors.
