Biological Consequences of Binge Drinking Scale
Perceptions of the physiological effects of alcohol
Perceived Biological Consequences of Binge Drinking Scale
Boudreau‚ Matthew. 2013
Binge drinking: consuming at least 4-5 alcoholic drinks in a single occasion.
Moderate drinking: One drink an hour‚ no more than 2-3 drinks per day.
Adolescent: 10-19 year olds
1) Consuming alcohol in moderation is beneficial for the physical health of an 18-22 year old.
2) Alcohol is an addictive drug
3) The adolescent brain is more susceptible to damage from binge drinking than a fully developed adult brain.
4) The human brain is still in the process of development in the ages of typical college student (18-22).
5) Binge drinking 1-2 times per week can have a negative effect on a young adult’s learning and memory function.
6) Young adults who abuse alcohol are more likely to have higher levels of self-rated anxiety and depression.
Strongly Disagree‚ Disagree‚ Unsure‚ Agree‚ Strongly Agree
This instrument can be found at: http://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=psychhp
Boudreau‚ Matthew‚ “College Student’s Alcohol Consumption Habits‚ Perceptions‚ Readiness to Change and Exposure to a Brief Information Based Intervention” (2013). Psychology Honors Papers. Paper 41. http://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/psychhp/41