Alcohol initially produces feelings of euphoria, talkativeness, and outgoing behavior, because it:
(A) stimulates activity in regions of the brain that are involved with emotion, especially positive emotions.
(B) depresses activity in the brain regions involved with self-control and judgment, lowering inhibitions.
(C) is a stimulant.
(D) increases activity in the motor regions while simultaneously decreasing activity in sensory regions.
Ans: (B) depresses activity in the brain regions involved with self-control and judgment, lowering inhibitions.
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