Researchers were interested in the effects of alcohol consumption on the perceived attractiveness of members of the opposite sex. One group of participants was given 4 drinks containing alcohol, another group was given 4 drinks that didnot contain alcohol, but both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks tasted identical. A final group was given no drinks at all.Next, all three groups of participants rated the attractiveness ofmembers of the opposite sex by viewing pictures and rating attractiveness on a 1-to-10 scale. Why did the researchers include a group that drank 4 nonalcoholic beverages that tasted identical to the alcoholic beverages?

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The researchers included a group that drank 4 nonalcoholic beverages that tasted identical to the alcoholic beverages to examine expectancy effects. This was done to see if the belief or expectation of consuming alcohol could influence the perception of attractiveness, even if the beverage did not contain alcohol.

Researchers Were Interested in the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on the Perceived