Abstract

In five experiments it was found that stress of inescapable unavoidable shock produced increased self selection of alcohol. These effects were maintained only so long as the shock schedule was continued. Factors such as predictability of shock, shock schedule and nutritional deficiency were found not to alter alcohol consumption substanially. In contrast to the effects of inescapble unavoidable stress, shock-produced conflict did not lead tio the self selection of alcohol. Results were interpreted in terms of a Tension Reduction Hyothesis and the role of control over aversive stimulation.

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