Browsing by Thesis Advisor "McCarthy, Denis"
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Drinking in real life as an example of how expectations color experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Drinkers report using alcohol when experiencing negative emotions, e.g., "to feel numb" or escape and also in times of celebration, e.g., "to get high" ... -
The effect of acute alcohol intoxication on risk attitude
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)There is a strong relationship between engaging in risk taking behaviors, or behaviors with a high probability of negative and undesirable consequences, and the use of alcohol and other substances of abuse. Mounting evidence ... -
The impact of gender and traditional norm adherence on event-level alcohol outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Men consume more alcohol than women, both globally and within the United States specifically, experience different patterns of social problems from drinking, and differ in their risk for developing alcohol use disorder ... -
Mathematical modeling of intoxicated risky decision-making
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The goal of the present project was to use mathematical models of decision-making to enhance understanding of processes underlying alcohol-related risk-taking. The project aimed to (1) model alcohol effects on decision-making ... -
The role of drinking context in the relationship between impulsivity and alcohol use in daily life
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Alcohol consumption among young adults is prevalent, with 29 percent of individuals reporting binge drinking in the past month. Impulsivity is a well-established risk factor for problematic alcohol use. However, little is ...