Well-controlled laboratory experiments and field studies (e.g., McDonald, Zanna, & Fong, 1996) have revealed that alcohol consumption contributes to aggression by
a. increasing testosterone.
b. reducing social inhibitions and restraints.
c. increasing hostility.
d. decreasing frustration tolerance.
Answer: B
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