A individual routinely having an alcohol drink in order to relax after work would be an example of:
A) the stress disinhibition hypothesis.
B) the tension reduction hypothesis.
C) hormesis.
D) the hypotensive hypothesis

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The tension reduction hypothesis suggests that individuals use alcohol as a means of reducing tension and stress. This is a common reason for people to drink after work, suggesting that B is the correct answer. Option A, stress disinhibition hypothesis, suggests that alcohol reduces inhibitions and allows people to behave in ways they normally wouldn't because of stress. Option C, hormesis, is not related to the use of alcohol to reduce stress after work. Option D, hypotensive hypothesis, suggests that alcohol consumption can lower blood pressure, which is not related to the scenario given in the question.

A Individual Routinely Having an Alcohol Drink in Order to Relax