Elvis has been drinking heavily all afternoon, while his friend Cory has been drinking water and is stone-cold sober. Is Elvis more likely than Cory to behave aggressively?
A)It depends on whether Elvis is a habitual drinker.
B)It depends on whether either of them is provoked.
C)It depends on whether Elvis 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

Alcohol can lower inhibitions and impair judgment, making a person more likely to react aggressively if provoked. The likelihood of aggression can depend on the context, such as provocation, rather than alcohol consumption alone.

Elvis Has Been Drinking Heavily All Afternoon, While His Friend