Acute alcohol effects on subtypes of impulsivity and the role of alcohol-outcome expectancies

It is well established that alcohol acutely impairs the ability to inhibit a pre

-potent response (motor impulsivity), but its effects on cognitive impulsivity, including temporal (delayed gratification) and reflection (decision making) impulsivity, are not clear. An important factor contributing to the effects of alcohol is cognitive expectancies of alcohol-related outcomes.



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