Two experiments were performed testing whether alcohol in the form of beer and wine would increase aggression measured on a self-rating aggression inventory. No significant differences among sober and intoxicated subjects were obtained either for beer or wine. This result was discussed in terms of specific beverage-type effects on aggression, in terms of blood alcohol level, and in terms of the response measure used.
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