Studies using primates suggest that alcohol promotes aggression but only
A) in submissive male monkeys.
B) in dominant male monkeys during the mating season when testosterone levels are high.
C) in female monkeys at the time of ovulation.
D) in female monkeys just prior to menstruation.
E) when testosterone levels were at their lowest level.

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Studies using primates suggest that alcohol promotes aggression only in dominant male monkeys during the mating season when testosterone levels are high. This is because alcohol affects the functioning of the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for impulse control and decision making. In dominant males with high testosterone levels, this effect can lead to increased aggression.

Studies Using Primates Suggest That Alcohol Promotes Aggression but Only