16 dyads composed of subjects matched for cognitive style (8 field-dependent, 8 field-independent male medical students) discussed 5 topics—three “required” followed by 2 “free-choice.” Half of the dyads (4 field-dependent, 4 field-independent) had consumed .80 ml 94% alcohol per kg body weight; the other half received only a mixer (orange juice) with 4 ml alcohol poured on top. Amount of self-disclosure (total time spent in discussion) was not affected by alcohol ingestion; over-all depth of disclosure as rated by two judges, however, was significantly greater in the alcohol condition. For all dyads, both amount and depth of disclosure were significantly greater for free-choice topics where field-dependent pairs showed a significantly higher amount of disclosure as well as greater depth than field independents.
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