Substance dependence is marked by maladaptive behaviors that interfere with social or professional activities, as well as by devoting significant amounts of time in procuring or recovering from particular substances, among other things. Which theory was proposed by Conger to explain alcohol dependence?
A)Social anxiety hypothesis
B)Tension reduction hypothesis
C)Genetic-cognitive hypothesis
D)Relief hypothesis

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Conger's tension reduction hypothesis posits that people drink in response to feeling tension, which enables them to avoid or reduce stress. In this theory, alcohol dependence operates using negative reinforcement.

Substance Dependence Is Marked by Maladaptive Behaviors That Interfere with Social