Research has shown that the effects of alcohol on emotions and behavior:
A) are nearly identical across individuals
B) are highly dissimilar with age, with young people enjoying the effects more
C) may differ greatly based on the expectations of the individual who is drinking
D) vary widely, depending on whether you are a frequent or chronic drinker

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Research has shown that the expectations of the individual who is drinking can greatly affect how alcohol impacts their emotions and behavior. For example, if someone expects to become more outgoing and sociable when drinking, they may experience those effects, while someone who expects alcohol to make them aggressive or depressed may experience those effects instead. This phenomenon is known as the "expectancy effect."

Research Has Shown That the Effects of Alcohol on Emotions