Fikile has been drinking heavily all afternoon, while his friend Dumi has been drinking water and is stone-cold sober.Is Fikile more likely than Dumi to behave aggressively?
A)It depends on whether or not Fikile is a habitual drinker.
B)It depends on whether or not either of them are provoked.
C)It depends on whether or not Fikile is in a good mood.
D)No.Despite the fact that alcohol is routinely linked to aggression in the mass media, there is no evidence that drinking alcohol increases aggression.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While alcohol is often linked to aggression, there are many factors that can contribute to aggressive behavior. Provocation, situational context, individual personality traits, and past experiences can all play a role. Therefore, it is impossible to predict whether or not Fikile will behave aggressively solely based on the fact that he has been drinking. Dumi's sobriety also does not necessarily mean he will not behave aggressively if provoked.

Fikile Has Been Drinking Heavily All Afternoon, While His Friend