1. direct correlation-a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1.
The Causes of Alcoholism. 1  Gender: Gender can play a role. Men are more likely to develop alcoholism (this is not to say, however, that there are not alcoholic women, there are). 2  Frequency: As mentioned above another cause of alcohol addiction can be drinking regularly AND above moderate drinking guidelines.
Psychological Causes of Alcoholism. Many alcoholics drink alcohol to improve their moods and restore their spirits. However, heavy alcohol consumption can deplete the stores of serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that produce feelings such as euphoria and a sense of calm and happiness.n alcoholic resumes drinking to prevent these withdrawal symptoms from occurring. One of the main causes of alcoholism is binge drinking to forget life's struggles and problems. Many alcoholics drink in the hope that they will be able to forget their problems by drinking large quantities of alcohol.