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b) Alcohol 
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Social Psychologists have found a close 
relationship between alcohol and aggressive behaviour. Bars, 
nightclubs, and other places in which people consume alcohol are 

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often the scene of aggressive behaviour. These results and those 
of several related studies (e.g., Jeavons and Taylor, 1985) suggest 
that alcohol does not automatically increase aggression by 
individuals who consume it. Such persons do sometimes become 
more aggressive, but only in the context of social or situational cues 
suggesting that such behaviour is appropriate (e.g., strong 
provocation from other, social pressure to behave aggressively, 
etc.). 
Recent research has also established a strong correlation 
between consumption of alcohol and aggressive behavior. In 
several experiments, participants who consumed substantial doses 
of alcohol (enough to make them legally drunk), have been found to 
behave more aggressively and to respond to provocations more 
strongly, than those who did not consume alcohol (Bushman and 
Cooper, 19900, Gustafson, 1990). Alcohol triggers aggression 
because consumption of alcohol impairs our cognitive functions of 
higher order such as rational and logical thinking. It makes us more 
impulsive resulting in higher levels of aggression. 
14.4 QUESTIONS : 
 
1. Discuss the different perspectives on Aggression. 
2. 
Write short notes on the following: 
a) 
Frustration 
Aggression 
Hypothesis 
b) The General Aggression Model 
3. 
Discuss the various causes of Aggression. 
4. 
Write short notes on the following: 
i) Provocation and Aggression 
ii) 
Heightened 
Arousal 
iii) Violent Pornography and Aggression 
iv) Culture and Aggression 
v) Situational causes of Aggression 

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