In regards to personality factors that may influence substance abuse,one study involved rating kindergarten children on several personality traits and following up with them several years later.In this study ___________ in kindergarten predicted the onset of getting drunk,using drugs,and smoking at follow up.
A)depression and novelty seeking
B)anxiety and extraversion
C)depression and introversion
D)anxiety and novelty seeking

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The study found that kindergarten children who scored high on the personality trait of novelty seeking were more likely to engage in substance abuse as they grew older. Anxiety was also a factor, but to a lesser degree than novelty seeking. Depression and introversion were not found to have a significant influence. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it includes novelty seeking and anxiety as the personality factors that may influence substance abuse.

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