The ___________ hypothesis, that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions has received ___________ support in the research literature.
A) tension reduction; inconsistent
B) tension reduction; strong
C) positive reinforcement; inconsistent
D) positive reinforcement; moderate
E) contingency-expectancy; modest

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The tension reduction hypothesis, which proposes that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce unpleasant emotions, has received inconsistent support in the research literature.

The ___________ Hypothesis, That Drinking Is Reinforced by Its Ability