In regard 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 novelty seeking were more likely to engage in substance abuse later on. Anxiety alone did not have a significant impact, and depression and introversion were not specifically tested as predictors.

In Regard to Personality Factors That May Influence Substance Abuse,one