Question

question 6 of 10
most of owens friends are on his soccer team. they avoid tobacco so they can stay fit and healthy for their sport. his family has also decided to avoid addictive substances because there is a history of addiction within the family. owen is a big fan of a soccer star who speaks to young athletes and encourages them to avoid harmful substances.
which of these would be most likely to negatively influence owen toward tobacco addiction?
a. heredity
b. role models
c. peers
d. family

Explanation:

Heredity refers to genetic factors. Owen’s family has a history of addiction, which is a hereditary risk factor for substance use. His peers (soccer team) avoid tobacco, his role model (soccer star) discourages harmful substances, and his family avoids addictive substances—all are protective. Only heredity is a potential negative influence here.

Answer:

A. Heredity