Hal meets some friends at a local sports bar.After drinking several beers,Hal picks a fight with someone that he thinks is giving him "dirty" looks.Normally very mellow and calm,the alcohol has interfered with Hal's judgment,causing him to lose control.Which theory best explains Hal's behavior?
A)Dawson's theory that people use alcohol as an excuse to act in ways they truly desire
B)Jackson's theory that the nervous system is organized as a hierarchy
C)Anderson's theory that our behavior is linked more to physiological cues than environmental cues
D)Friedrich's theory that the brain behaves differently when people are in groups versus isolation

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Jackson's theory states that the nervous system is organized as a hierarchy, with the prefrontal cortex at the top responsible for judgment and decision-making. Alcohol can interfere with the functioning of the prefrontal cortex, leading to impulsivity and loss of control, as shown in Hal's behavior.

Hal Meets Some Friends at a Local Sports Bar