In coping with culturally induced stress,Italians and Jews are likely to turn to eating and Muslims to strong coffee or hashish instead of drinking.This is because they
A)lack experience with using alcohol to deal with stress.
B)have been provided with culturally approved alternatives to the use of alcohol.
C)have no genetic predispositions toward drinking in their culture.
D)follow religions that prohibit all forms of drinking.

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Italians and Jews have cultural traditions and norms that provide alternatives to cope with stress without the use of alcohol. Similarly, Muslims follow religious restrictions that prohibit the consumption of alcohol, which leads them to use other alternatives such as coffee or hashish. Therefore, option B, which suggests that they have culturally approved alternatives, is the best choice.

In Coping with Culturally Induced Stress,Italians and Jews Are Likely