Asked by Drashti Chhatralia on Sep 25, 2024
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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
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.
Culturally Induced
Phenomena or behaviors that are primarily shaped or influenced by cultural factors or societal norms.
Alcohol
A psychoactive substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and liquor, which can alter mood and behavior.
- Examine the role of ethnicity and religion in shaping attitudes towards alcohol.
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Tyler van Presie1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Italians and Jews have cultural traditions and norms that provide alternatives to cope with stress without the use of alcohol. Similarly, Muslims follow religious restrictions that prohibit the consumption of alcohol, which leads them to use other alternatives such as coffee or hashish. Therefore, option B, which suggests that they have culturally approved alternatives, is the best choice.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the role of ethnicity and religion in shaping attitudes towards alcohol.