In Alan Lang's (1975) classic experiment on the effects of alcohol on aggression, Lang found ___________

A) alcohol caused more aggression.
B) alcohol made students less aggressive.
C) intoxicated students were more sociable and less aggressive.
D) the expectation of drinking alcohol, not the alcohol itself, caused students to be more aggressive.

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Rishi Gandhi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Lang's experiment concluded that the expectation of consuming alcohol, rather than the actual consumption of alcohol, led to increased aggression among participants. This finding highlights the role of psychological factors and expectations in influencing behavior.

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