Reference to a "standard drink" in the psychology literature conveys information to knowledgeable readers about
A) how drunk the average person will be after chugging three beers.
B) the number of minutes it will take to get a "buzz" from a glass of wine.
C) the amount of alcohol there is in any beverage.
D) how addictive a particular form of alcohol is.

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A "standard drink" refers to a specific amount of alcohol that is present in a particular beverage. This information is useful for understanding the amount of alcohol an individual is consuming, as well as for making informed decisions about safe drinking practices. The other options are either overly specific or unrelated to the concept of a standard drink.

Reference to a "Standard Drink" in the Psychology Literature Conveys