Colorectal Cancer Biomarkers in Circulation

Abstract

Conducted a partial replication of the studies of G. T. Wilson and D. B. Abrams (1977) and of Abrams and Wilson (1979) to determine pharmacological and expectancy effects of alcohol on self-reported anxiety in a social interaction situation. 32 male and 32 female social drinkers were randomly assigned to 4 conditions in a 2 × 2 factorial balanced placebo design, controlling for drink content and expectations. Results show that in women alcohol expectancy reduced self-reported anxiety, whereas in men there was no significant effect of expectancy. Alcohol consumption reduced anxiety in both men and women. Controlling for beliefs increased some of the effects found. Although cognitive factors do mediate the effects of alcohol on self-reported anxiety and this influence seems to be different for men and women, the role of pharmacological factors might be more crucial. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)