Question

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media messages often make binge drinking look fun. which statement represents a scientific fact about alcohol that contradicts this message?
a. alcohol does not change your behavior
b. alcohol makes it easier to drive cars
c. alcohol poisoning can lead to sickness, coma, and even death
d. alcohol poisoning usually occurs after one drink

Explanation:

Analyze the prompt and media message

The prompt states that media messages often make binge drinking look fun. We need to find a scientific fact about alcohol that directly contradicts this positive portrayal.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A ("Alcohol does not change your behavior") is scientifically incorrect, as alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that significantly alters behavior and judgment.
• Option B ("Alcohol makes it easier to drive cars") is scientifically incorrect and dangerous, as alcohol impairs motor skills, coordination, and reaction times.
• Option C ("Alcohol poisoning can lead to sickness, coma, and even death") is a scientifically accurate fact that highlights the severe, life-threatening dangers of excessive drinking (binge drinking), directly contradicting the idea that it is harmless fun.
• Option D ("Alcohol poisoning usually occurs after one drink") is scientifically incorrect, as alcohol poisoning typically results from consuming large quantities of alcohol in a short period (binge drinking), not from a single standard drink.

Select the correct option

Option C is the only scientifically accurate statement that directly refutes the glamorized media portrayal of binge drinking by showing its severe health consequences.

Answer:

• (A) Alcohol does not change your behavior
• (B) Alcohol makes it easier to drive cars
• (C) Alcohol poisoning can lead to sickness, coma, and even death (Correct answer)
• (D) Alcohol poisoning usually occurs after one drink