SOCL 3501 Lecture : Soc Final Notes
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Two drugs alcohol and tobacco cause more physical, medical, social, and psychological problems than any other drugs. Psychological and behavioral problems aspects of alcohol use: Heavy drinking is related to physical and psychological dependency, various illnesses, impaired social relationships, and poor work performance. The majority of er cases are in some way associated with alcohol use. Fetal a syndrome: mothers who drink during pregnancy, many physical developments/ mental development etc. Produces a number psychological effects : lowers self control: bring on feelings of depression, anger, anxiety promiscuity. Comon belife that alcohol consumption is inherited or social learning. Norms set the standard for consumption of a. Also set the standard of behavior that is tolerated after consuming a / there are limits that are set. Even though a can alter certain motor skills and behavior / those things can reflect learned behavior.
