Research shows that one effective way to decrease problem drinking on a college campus is to:

a. hold informative lectures that illustrate the dangers of drinking.
b. give up-there is little hope for reducing drinking on campus.
c. provide monetary incentives for student groups to maintain a low average blood alcohol level.
d. threaten student groups with fines if they are caught drinking.


Answer: C

Rationale: Psychologists also offered entries into a raffle for fraternities that could keep their average blood alcohol level below 0.05 at their next party.

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