A woman takes a single drink to calm her morning tremors, goes about her day, and resumes drinking in the evening. Each morning, she does not feel a physical craving for alcohol, but she wants to stop her tremors. To help her, the application of which theory seems most appropriate?

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Learning theory is most appropriate here because it suggests that behaviors (in this case, drinking to stop tremors) are learned and can therefore be unlearned. This approach would focus on helping the woman find alternative ways to manage her tremors without resorting to alcohol.

A Woman Takes a Single Drink to Calm Her Morning