Thom has a family history of alcoholism and has struggled with addiction himself. he believes that, in his case, his use of drugs relates to his desire for excitement and sensation-seeking. when he notices that his five-year-old daughter is quite a daredevil, he becomes concerned and wonders whether she might also be at risk of substance use disorders. thom is most accurately described as worrying about

diathesis

Explanation:

Diathesis is someone's likelihood to develop a certain type of medical condition because of their genetics.

Diathesis is not a fact, yet. It just a psychological attempt that people mad to explain the weird/undesired condition that is displayed by the people near them .

This can be seen in thom's train of thought. He observe his daughter is aggressive and energetic. Without even having any fact, he assume that there is a chance his history with drugs influence his daughter behavior.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.