If students' heavy drinking habits are driven by pluralistic ignorance, then what-according to research-should university administrators do to decrease student drinking?

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University administrators should make students aware of their mistaken belief that "everyone" approves of heavy drinking in order to decrease pluralistic ignorance and reduce heavy drinking habits among students. Informing students about the dangers of alcohol (A) or encouraging them to reflect on their drinking habits (B) may not be as effective in addressing the root cause of pluralistic ignorance. Adopting more lenient policies about alcohol consumption on campus (D) may actually increase drinking behaviors among students.

If Students' Heavy Drinking Habits Are Driven by Pluralistic Ignorance