Researchers hypothesize that the most likely mechanism by which alcohol stimulates aggression is its

A. side effect of temporarily reduced critical thinking ability.
B. tendency to increase circulating levels of fight-or-flight hormones.
C. tendency to cause disorientation and therefore fearfulness.
D. General disinhibiting effects on behavior.

Answer: D

Psychology

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