Longitudinal studies of adolescent alcohol use and their expectancy patterns have found that

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Longitudinal studies have consistently shown that adolescents with positive expectations about the effects of alcohol are more likely to consume greater amounts of alcohol over time. These positive expectancies can include beliefs that alcohol will increase confidence, sociability, and pleasure. In contrast, those with negative expectancies about alcohol are less likely to drink or are more likely to drink smaller amounts. These negative expectancies can include beliefs that alcohol will lead to negative consequences such as embarrassment, sickness or trouble. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Longitudinal Studies of Adolescent Alcohol Use and Their Expectancy Patterns