Jeff is participating in a research study where he is given several drinks. He is told that the goal is to get his blood alcohol level to a point just shy of the legal driving limit. However, he is really only getting a nonalcoholic mixer and fruit juice
How will Jeff behave toward another participant who just insulted his favorite sports team and manage to spill a drink on Jeff's shoes, and why?
a. Jeff will most likely behave aggressively because he expects to be disinhibited by alcohol.
b. Jeff will most likely not behave aggressively because he is not being affected physiologically by the alcohol.
c. Jeff will most likely behave aggressively because he is being physiologically aroused by the alcohol.
d. Jeff will most likely not behave aggressively because his cognitive processes will be slowed by the alcohol.
Answer: A
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