In explaining the effects of alcohol on aggression, the author of your text highlights the role of attention and expectations. The author's explanation is therefore most consistent with the _________ approach in psychology.
A)cognitive
B)psychodynamic
C)social/cultural
D)behaviorist

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The cognitive approach in psychology focuses on how we process, store, and use information and how this information influences our perceptions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The explanation that highlights the role of attention and expectations in the effects of alcohol on aggression aligns with the cognitive approach because it emphasizes how our thoughts and perceptions (in this case, about alcohol and its effects) influence our behavior.

In Explaining the Effects of Alcohol on Aggression, the Author