PSYCH291 Study Guide - Final Guide: Monogamy, Casual Sex, Condom
24 Mar 2013
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Why common sense goes out the window: effects of alcohol on intentions to use. Why common sense goes out the window: effects of alcohol on intentions to use (psych 291 course interpretation) condoms. condoms. Macdonald, t. k. , zanna, m. p. , & fong, g. t. *only 15 38% of sexually active young people report using a condom every time they have intercourse. Yet most think that people should use condoms. *previous evidence has indicated that people who regularly consume alcohol are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviour. *alcohol decreases the likelihood of condom use during casual sex. * alcohol myopia (steele) alcohol intoxication decreases cognitive capacity, so intoxicated people pay attention to only the most salient aspects of the situation. *the salient cues in the casual sex situation involve passion, not the long-term risks involved. *participants were those who were single, sexually active, and who reported that they often used condoms.
