According to research on college campuses,binge drinking is at least in part the result of
A) a misperception of other students' beliefs about drinking.
B) descriptive norms.
C) pluralistic ignorance.
D) all of the above

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All of the above options play a role in causing binge drinking on college campuses. Studies have shown that students often overestimate how much their peers actually drink, leading to a misperception of social norms surrounding alcohol consumption (descriptive norms). This misperception can be reinforced by pluralistic ignorance, where individuals mistakenly assume that others' attitudes or behaviors differ from their own. Together, these factors can contribute to a culture of heavy drinking on college campuses.

According to Research on College Campuses,binge Drinking Is at Least