As an Explanation for Why People Drink, the Tension Reduction

question 67

Multiple Choice

As an explanation for why people drink, the tension reduction hypothesis has generally​

• A) ​not been supported.
• B) ​been supported for both men and women.
• C) ​been supported for men but not for women.
• D) ​been supported for women but not for men.

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