Higher levels of aggression are associated with alcohol because ________
A) alcohol is ordinarily consumed in mixed-gender settings, and the presence of females tends to make males more aggressive
B) alcohol increases activity in the amygdala and other brain structures involved with our emotions
C) alcohol reduces one's ability to process certain kinds of information and changes one's reactions to unexpected behaviors by others
D) alcohol is ordinarily consumed under crowded conditions where provocations, such as jostling and bumping, are more likely to occur
E) cultural norms in Western societies encourage those who consume alcohol to become at least somewhat belligerent
Answer: C
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