Sandra Goes to a Party and Drinks Too Much Beer

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sandra goes to a party and drinks too much beer.Sandra is intoxicated when a woman she does not like begins to make rude comments to her.Given Sandra's intoxicated state,what is her reaction likely to be?

• A) She is more likely to react aggressively toward the woman making rude comments.
• B) She is more likely to ignore the rude comments since alcohol is relaxing.
• C) She is more likely to try to renew her friendship with the woman since alcohol increases positive mood.
• D) She is more likely to laugh at the woman because alcohol enhances one's sense of humor.

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Definitions:

Arbitrators

Individuals or panels appointed to settle disputes or conflicts, typically outside of court, by making a decision after hearing each party's case.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Environment

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Perceptual Distortions

Misinterpretations or misunderstandings of sensory input due to biases, prejudices, or errors in judgment.