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Explain uncertainty reduction theory. How might we go about reducing our uncertainty?


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Binge Drinking

The heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time, intended to bring blood alcohol concentration to 0.08 grams percent or above.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance (such as a drug) or a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Addictive Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by a dependency on substances such as alcohol, drugs, or behaviors like gambling, leading to significant impairment or distress.

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association that defines and classifies mental disorders.

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