We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Alcohol Advertising and Underage Drinking

Clever television advertisements for alcoholic beverages could be attracting a undesirable consumer population -- underage drinkers. Research conducted at the Department of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center demonstrated the link between familiarity with television advertisements for alcohol and an increased likelihood to engage in underage drinking.

Underage Drinking: Minors Who Recognize Ads For Beer And Spirits Are More Likely To Drink