Lack of Correspondence between Alcohol-Related Aggressive Expectancies for Self and Others

Abstract

80 college students were asked about the expected effects of a moderate dose of alcohol for themselves and others in terms of getting more aggressive/angry or calm/kind. Analysis indicated that some subjects expected no such effects, some the same effects for self and others, and some different effects for self and others. Those expecting different effects believed others would become mote aggressive while they themselves would become more calm. The consequences for the balanced placebo design were discussed.