If a person were to consume only a small amount of alcohol
would it be more likely that they actually believed they were intoxicated (Placebo Effect) or that they were acting/ pretending they were intoxicated for the benefit of saying so. (Benefit: Peer Acceptance or getting away with more)
Also, If someone was given a piece of gum and was told it had a powerful hallucinogen (Acid/LSD) would that person more likely actually believe that they were experiencing hallucinations or acting like they were having them?
Also:
How much of a role does body weight play when it comes to substance tolerance?
Does experience with consuming the substance have anything to do with it at all?
I would also like scientific back-up/ sources (if you have any), please.
2007-02-24 08:23:18 · 3 answers · asked by Tad 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
As far as the placebo effect is concerned, probably both theories can be correct depending on the individual. I read about a study (sorry-don't remember the name of it) where non-alcoholic beer was served through a keg at a college frat party and after awhile, nearly everyone appeared to be intoxicated.
Just last night, I went out with some friends. I haven't drank in awhile and I felt a slight buzz after half a beer. Perhaps I was anticipating the buzz that I would have later or maybe I was just in a good mood. I certainly wasn't faking it to myself either way.
Yes, body weight does have a lot to do with how much you can consume, you can look that up in just about anything that talks about drinking.
Experience with alcohol does lead to a higher tolerance. Let's say that 2 200 pound guys of equal body mass and compostion have 15 drinks and an hour. Guy "A" drinks heavily 5 days a week and guy "B" never drank a drop in his life. They will both have the same blood alcohol level but guy A will be much more able to appear normal than guy B because of a built up tolerance.
2007-02-24 08:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. Studies have been done regarding the effects of marijuana. People act high because that is how they are supposed to. I believe the research was Howard Beck if you want to search for him.
2007-02-24 13:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by heathermagoo13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people can react to things that arent real, like the placebo effect. it is real and people do it all the time.
the more body fat you have the more risistant you are to intoxications
after long periods of usage it will take more to get drunk/high because the body builds up tollerance to these things.
its everything they teach us, look on the net for drug/ alcohol facts.
2007-02-24 08:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Cory S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋