When Brent attends the annual party for his fraternity, he usually begins acting rowdy after just one beer. When he is watching a movie with his girlfriend, however, one beer makes him feel relaxed. Which MOST likely explains Brent's seemingly discrepant behaviors?

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Brent's behavior can be explained by expectancy theory, which suggests that people act in ways they expect to behave in certain situations. At the fraternity party, he expects to be rowdy, while with his girlfriend, he expects to be relaxed.

When Brent Attends the Annual Party for His Fraternity, He