The _____ theory of alcohol action suggests that the appearance of aberrant behavior while drinking reflects the person's beliefs of typical alcohol effects.
A)balanced placebo
B)expectancy
C)myopia
D)drug tolerance

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The expectancy theory suggests that people's beliefs about the effects of alcohol influence their behavior while drinking. If someone expects to become bold and outgoing while drinking, they may act in a more extroverted way even if it is not their typical behavior. This theory is often referred to as the placebo effect, where the person's belief in the effects of alcohol influences their behavior, even if the alcohol is non-alcoholic or a placebo.

The _____ Theory of Alcohol Action Suggests That the Appearance