Evidence suggests that some individuals are more prone to become regular smokers than are others.One factor involves:
A) a greater tendency to have acetylcholine pathways in the brain
B) a cascade of HPA activation
C) parents and peers who smoke
D) the absence of antidrug programs in school

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Research has shown that having parents and peers who smoke greatly increases the likelihood of someone becoming a regular smoker themselves. Social factors such as these often have a stronger influence on smoking behavior than biological factors such as acetylcholine pathways in the brain or HPA activation. The absence of antidrug programs in school may also play a role in smoking behavior, but it is not as significant as social influences.

Evidence Suggests That Some Individuals Are More Prone to Become