Question

Charlize drinks alcohol because she believes that it reduces tension, helps her relax, become more sociable and, in general, have a good time. she believes that people like her better when she's had a few drinks and feels she can make more friends when she's drunk than when she's sober. charlize's beliefs about what alcohol can do for her represent

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Outcome Expectancies
Outcome Expectancies refers to a belief that people have on their ability to successfully perform a certain action.
The expectancies often become self-fulfilling prophecy that might influence people's state of mind before they do the intended action.