Peggy Says That Since She Has Gotten to Know George

Multiple Choice

Peggy says that since she has gotten to know George, she realizes that he has an alcoholic personality. According to the research on substance abuse and personality traits, which statement would be most accurate ?

A) While some personality traits are associated with drinking and other drug problems, there is no single alcoholic personality.
B) Peggy is correct in concluding that some people actually do have an alcoholic personality.
C) Although there is no single alcoholic personality, researchers have identified a specific drug abuse personality for other substances.
D) Researchers are still trying to define specifically what the characteristics of the alcoholic personality are.