Wanda drinks frequently and requires more alcohol now than she did six months ago to achieve the same effect.She reports that she can out-drink most people.Wanda is probably
A)genetically predisposed to alcoholism.
B)developing a physiological dependence on alcohol.
C)acquiring behavioral skills in modulating her drinking.
D)deluding herself.This is not physically possible.

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Wanda's increased tolerance for alcohol and the need to consume more to achieve the same effect suggest that she is developing a physiological dependence on alcohol. This pattern of behavior puts her at a higher risk for developing alcoholism.

Wanda Drinks Frequently and Requires More Alcohol Now Than She